how can you tell the different between the words writter and rider, with the american pronunciation?

Answer 1

The use of the word, as well as a slightly different intonation on the 'i' in writter. Say them both, you should hear the difference in the 'i'.

I would say the 't' and 'd' sounds also make them different, but no one I know innunciates like that any more. Still, the tones of the 'i's remain as they should, even then.

Answer 2

There is a difference. As with any second language, you have to develop an "ear" to detect subtleties. But i'll agree with you that some Americans tend to be a little sloppy with enunciation. Still, "writer" and "rider" have very different meanings so it shouldn't be hard to figure out which one is meant based on the context.

Answer 3

The difference is in the context, because both words will be pronounced the same by MOST English speakers. If you're talking about horses, most likely you're also talking about riders. If you're talking about books, it will probably be writer. Of course, if you're talking about someone who wrote a story about horses, that would be a writer.

So as I said, it all comes down to context.

Answer 4

The different spelling, in this case, determines the meaning. When read the words are obviously different, however, when being spoken, you must take the context of speech to determine which meaning is implied.
Another common one are the words to, too, and two. Each have their own distinct meanings, but in order to discern in spoken language which one is being used, you must take the context into consideration.

Answer 5

The different spelling, in this case, determines the meaning. When read the words are obviously different, however, when being spoken, you must take the context of speech to determine which meaning is implied.
Another common one are the words to, too, and two. Each have their own distinct meanings, but in order to discern in spoken language which one is being used, you must take the context into consideration.

Answer 6

"Writter" has a short "i" sound. It rhymes with "bitter."

"Rider" has a long "i" sound. It rhymes with "wider."

Are you, perhaps looking for the difference between "writer" and "rider"? If so, then the difference is in the "t" and "d."

Answer 7

Writer sounds like
Riiight er

With a "t" sound in the middle
and

Rider sounds like
Riii der
With a "d" sound in the middle

Answer 8

THERE IS A T LADDER RULE IN AMERICAN ENGLISH ..IF T COMES IN THE BEGINING OF THE WORD IT WILL BE PRONOUNCED AS T..IF T IS IN MIDDILE IT WILL BE PRONOUNCED AS SOFT D AND T IN THE END WILL BE ALMOST SILENT WRITER WILL HAVE A SOFT D SOUND AND RIDER WILL HAVE A GENERAL D SOUND...CHECK IT OUT ON M-W.COM