How to pronounce vire
Say it like VIRE. Vire is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VIRE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIRESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VIRE.
What does vire mean?
- To transfer a surplus from one account to cover a deficit in another, to make a virement.
Where does vire come from?
From Old French vire, from virer (“to turn”).
Words that rhyme with vire
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Questions about saying vire
How do you pronounce vire?
Say VIRE. The American pronunciation is /vaɪr/. In British English it is /vaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vire?
Vire is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VIRE.
Is vire 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 /vaɪə/ (VIRE).