written — choose the word that rhymes with the given word below

Analyze the question: You are asked to find the word that rhymes with "written". Rhyme depends on sound, not spelling, so we compare how the words are pronounced.

Concept: Two words rhyme when their final stressed vowel sound and the sounds after it are the same. Here, "written" has two syllables, with stress on the first.

Step 1: Pronounce "written"

• written = /ˈrɪt.ən/ (RIT-n)
• Stressed syllable: /rɪt/ with the short "i" sound as in "sit"
• Ending: /-ən/ (a weak "-en")

Step 2: Compare each option

• A. bitten = /ˈbɪt.ən/ (BIT-n). The short "i" sound plus "-tten" matches "written" exactly. ✔ It rhymes.
• B. brighter = /ˈbraɪ.tər/. It has the long "i" sound /aɪ/ and ends in "-er", so it does not rhyme.
• C. rotting = /ˈrɒt.ɪŋ/. It has the "o" sound as in "hot" and ends in "-ing", so it does not rhyme.
• D. writing = /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/. It has the long "i" sound /aɪ/ and ends in "-ing", so it does not rhyme. It looks similar to "written" in spelling, which is the trap here.

Answer: The correct option is A. bitten.

Tip: Do not be fooled by words that look alike. "Written" and "writing" share the letters "writ-", but "written" has a short vowel while "writing" has a long one. Always say the words aloud (or in your head) and compare the sounds. A helpful pair to remember is: written – bitten – kitten – smitten.