How to Pronounce Hard-wire

To pronounce "hard-wire", say HARDW-ir-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

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Letters

HARDW-ir-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “hard-wire”

"hard-wire" has 3 syllables: hardw-ir-e.

What does hard-wire mean?

verb

  1. To connect components by means of permanent electrical wires.
  2. To implement a feature in hardware rather than in software so that it cannot easily be changed.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "hard-wire"?▾

"Hard-wire" has 3 syllables: hardw · ir · e.

What does "hard-wire" mean?▾

Hard-wire: To connect components by means of permanent electrical wires.

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