How to pronounce wireless
Say it like WIRE-lis. Wireless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIRE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwaɪrlɪs/WIRE-lis
UK British/ˈwaɪəlɪs/WY-uh-lis
- WIRE
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wireless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIRESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wireless
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WY-uh-lis.
What does wireless mean?
adjective
- Not having any wires.
- Functioning without an external wired connection.“wireless headphones”
- The medium of radio communication.“Only about a hundred years ago, wireless was a new technology.”
- A wireless connectivity to a computer network.“If your wireless stops working, try restarting the router.”
- A radio set.“Let's switch on the wireless and listen to the news.”
Where does wireless come from?
From wire + -less.
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Questions about saying wireless
How do you pronounce wireless?
Say WIRE-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪrlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪəlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wireless?
Wireless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIRE). Broken into parts: WIRE · lis.
Is wireless pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈwaɪəlɪs/ (WY-uh-lis).