How to pronounce rewire
Say it like ree-WY-er. Rewire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce rewire. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ree
- WY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rewire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 rewire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-WY-uh.
What does rewire mean?
- To replace or reconnect the wires of a device or installation.“I had to rewire the circuit where the old wires had shorted out.”
- To change the functionality of something by altering the parameters or logic.“When our companies merged, I rewired our payment processing system to handle their invoices as well.”
- The act of replacing the wires of something.
Where does rewire come from?
From re- + wire.
Words that rhyme with rewire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rewire.
Questions about saying rewire
How do you pronounce rewire?
Say ree-WY-er. The American pronunciation is /riˈwaɪɚ/. In British English it is /riˈwaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rewire?
Rewire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WY). Broken into parts: ree · WY · er.
Is rewire 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 /riˈwaɪə/ (ree-WY-uh).