How to pronounce newswires
Say it like NOOZ-wirez. Newswires has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ).
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- NOOZ
- wirez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newswires 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.
- wirezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of newswires
- 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-wirez.
What does newswires mean?
- plural of newswire How to pronounce newswire
Questions about saying newswires
How do you pronounce newswires?
Say NOOZ-wirez. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuzˌwaɪrz/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːzˌwaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newswires?
Newswires has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ). Broken into parts: NOOZ · wirez.
Is newswires 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 /ˈnjuːzˌwaɪəz/ (NYOOZ-wirez).