English pronunciation · Words Starting with W
Written Pronunciation
Written is pronounced RI-tuhn, IPA /ˈrɪtən/.
RI-tuhn
US /ˈrɪtən/ · UK /ˈrɪtən/
Syllables: RI · tuhn (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb (past participle of write): Put down in letters or words.
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Written in a Sentence
- The letter was written by hand.
- She has written three books on the subject.
- Nothing was written down at the time.
Common Mispronunciations of Written
Not WRIT-en
The w at the front is silent, just as it is in wrong and wrist.
Not RY-tuhn
The double t shortens the vowel to the i of sit, which is what separates written from writing.
Tip: Write, written and wrote all begin on a plain r.
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