How to pronounce write

Say it like this: /ɹəɪt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ɹəɪt/

British[ɹaɪt]

What does write mean?

verbTo form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.

“The pupil wrote his name on the paper.”

To be the author of (a book, article, poem, etc.).

“My uncle writes newspaper articles for The Herald.”

To compose and send written information (to).

“Please write me when you get there.”

nounThe act or style of writing.

“The pen also gives a better write than the ordinary counter pen. The ink stand cannot be stolen, for it is fastened to the counter or desk.”

The operation of storing data, as in memory or onto disk.

“How many writes per second can this hard disk handle?”

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