To pronounce "fly-by-wire", say FLYBYWIR-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"fly-by-wire" has 2 syllables: flybywir-e.
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"Fly-by-wire" has 2 syllables: flybywir · e.
Fly-by-wire: A system that replaces the conventional manual flight controls of an aircraft with an electronic interface, especially on airliners.
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