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Write: how to say it, spell it and use it

write

/raɪt/

Short answer

The English word write is pronounced /raɪt/. It is spelled W-R-I-T-E and has 5 letters. The -ing form is writing and the past form is wrote.

Example sentence

I write my name.

Key facts

English
write
Pronunciation
/raɪt/
-ing form
writing
Past form
wrote
Spelling
W-R-I-T-E
Number of letters
5
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How do you pronounce write?

Write is pronounced /raɪt/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell write?

Write is spelled W-R-I-T-E. It has 5 letters.

What is the past form of write?

The past form of write is wrote. The -ing form is writing.

How do you use write in a sentence?

For example: I write my name.

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