How to pronounce dewire
Say it like DOO-ire. Dewire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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US American/ˈduaɪr/DOO-ire
UK British/ˈdiːwaɪ/DEE-wy
- DOO
- ire
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dewire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ireKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dewire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEE-wy.
What does dewire mean?
verb
- for the pantograph or trolley pole, etc to become unintentionally detached from or entangled with the overhead lines such that the power to the vehicle is lost.
- To remove wires from something; to dismantle a system of overhead lines.
Where does dewire come from?
From de- + wire.
Questions about saying dewire
How do you pronounce dewire?
Say DOO-ire. The American pronunciation is /ˈduaɪr/. In British English it is /ˈdiːwaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dewire?
Dewire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · ire.
Is dewire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdiːwaɪ/ (DEE-wy).