English pronunciation

How to pronounce “writing”

Phonetic spelling

RYE-ting

IPA /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/

Syllable stress

writ·ing

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How do you spell “writing”?

w r i t i n g

“writing” is spelled W-R-I-T-I-N-G. It is pronounced RYE-ting, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.

Hear it in a sentence

  • I enjoy writing in my journal every morning.

  • She is writing a message to her friend.

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