The word "wriest" is spelled with the letters W-R-I-E-S-T. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is represented as /ˈraɪəst/. The first syllable is pronounced like the word "rye" with a short "i" sound, and the second syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound, like "east" without the "t." "Wriest" is a comparative adjective meaning "most twisted or contorted." It is not a commonly used word in everyday conversation, but it can be useful in creative writing or poetry.