How to pronounce wired
Say it like WY-erd. Wired has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wired pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. 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 wired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WY-ud.
What does wired mean?
- equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service“a well-wired house”
- tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline“we were really pumped up for the race”“he was so pumped he couldn't sleep”
- tied or bound with wire“wired bundles of newspapers”
Where does wired come from?
From wire + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with wired
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Questions about saying wired
How do you pronounce wired?
Say WY-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪɚd/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wired?
Wired has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · erd.
Is wired 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 /ˈwaɪəd/ (WY-ud).