How To Pronounce Writing
writing
In British English, writing is pronounced /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈraɪ.tɪ̃ŋ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈraɪ.t̯ɪŋ/.
Writing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Writing has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Writing
Questions About Writing
How do you pronounce writing in British English?
In British English, writing is pronounced /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈraɪ.tɪ̃ŋ].
How do you pronounce writing in American English?
In American English, writing is pronounced /ˈraɪ.t̯ɪŋ/.
How many syllables are in writing?
Writing has two syllables, /raɪ/ + /tɪŋ/.
Where is the stress in writing?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /raɪ/.
Do British and American English pronounce writing the same way?
No. British English has /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/ and American English has /ˈraɪ.t̯ɪŋ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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