How to pronounce newswire
Say it like NOOZ-wire. Newswire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce newswire. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NOOZ
- wire
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newswire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- wireGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of newswire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOOZ-wire.
What does newswire mean?
- A service used for the transmission of breaking news to the media or to the public.
Where does newswire come from?
From news + wire.
Questions about saying newswire
How do you pronounce newswire?
Say NOOZ-wire. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuzˌwaɪr/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːzˌwaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newswire?
Newswire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ). Broken into parts: NOOZ · wire.
Is newswire 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 /ˈnjuːzˌwaɪə/ (NYOOZ-wire).