How to pronounce hardwired
Say it like har-DWY-erd. Hardwired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DWY).
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- har
- DWY
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardwired pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- harGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hardwired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hah-DWY-ud.
What does hardwired mean?
- Designed to perform a specific task.
- Of devices, closely or tightly coupled.
- Having a fixed placement (on a screen format for example).
- simple past and past participle of hardwire
Where does hardwired come from?
From hard + wired.
Words that rhyme with hardwired
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Questions about saying hardwired
How do you pronounce hardwired?
Say har-DWY-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɑrˈdwaɪɚd/. In British English it is /ˌhɑːˈdwaɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardwired?
Hardwired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DWY). Broken into parts: har · DWY · erd.
Is hardwired 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 /ˌhɑːˈdwaɪəd/ (hah-DWY-ud).