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WillowbrookWord 108 of 545 · Silent letters
How to pronounce write
/raɪt/ British English
RYT
1 beat (syllable).
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
wə·RYT
✓ Say
RYT
My tip
The w is silent. It sounds exactly like right.
In a sentence
Write your name here, please.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: RYT.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce write?
In British English, write is pronounced /raɪt/. Say it like this: RYT. The w is silent. It sounds exactly like right.
How many syllables are in write?
When you say it, write has 1 syllable: RYT.
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