How to pronounce hotwire
Say it like HOT-wy-er. Hotwire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT).
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US American/ˈhɑˌtwaɪɚ/HOT-wy-er
UK British/ˈhɒˌtwaɪə/HOT-wy-uh
- HOT
- wy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hotwire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hotwire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOT-wy-uh.
What does hotwire mean?
verb
- Alternative spelling of hot-wire.
Questions about saying hotwire
How do you pronounce hotwire?
Say HOT-wy-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑˌtwaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒˌtwaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hotwire?
Hotwire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT). Broken into parts: HOT · wy · er.
Is hotwire 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 /ˈhɒˌtwaɪə/ (HOT-wy-uh).