How to pronounce hotwired
Say it like HOT-wy-erd. Hotwired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT).
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- HOT
- wy
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hotwired 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hotwired
- 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-ud.
What does hotwired mean?
- simple past and past participle of hotwire How to pronounce hotwire
Questions about saying hotwired
How do you pronounce hotwired?
Say HOT-wy-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑˌtwaɪɚd/. In British English it is /ˈhɒˌtwaɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hotwired?
Hotwired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT). Broken into parts: HOT · wy · erd.
Is hotwired 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 /ˈhɒˌtwaɪəd/ (HOT-wy-ud).