How to pronounce wiring
Say it like WY-ring. Wiring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce wiring. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WY
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wiring 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wiring
American and British speakers say wiring in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwaɪrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WY-ring.
What does wiring mean?
- a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity
- the work of installing the wires for an electrical system or device
Where does wiring come from?
From wire + -ing.
Words that rhyme with wiring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wiring.
Questions about saying wiring
How do you pronounce wiring?
Say WY-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wiring?
Wiring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say wiring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.