How to pronounce wires
Say it like WY-erz. Wires has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wires 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WY-uz.
What does wires mean?
- plural of wire How to pronounce wire
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wire How to pronounce wire
Words that rhyme with wires
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wires.
Questions about saying wires
How do you pronounce wires?
Say WY-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wires?
Wires has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · erz.
Is wires 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 /ˈwaɪəz/ (WY-uz).