How to Pronounce Hotwire

To pronounce "hotwire", say HOTW-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

Syllables

7

Letters

HOTW-ir-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “hotwire”

"hotwire" has 3 syllables: hotw-ir-e. It rhymes with desire and acquire, if that helps it stick.

What does hotwire mean?

verb

  1. To start an automobile engine by bypassing the ignition key wiring
  2. To steal a vehicle by bypassing the ignition key's security

Words that rhyme with hotwire

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

desireacquirepyrepriorsirefirequagmireenquirerequiresatiretranspireattire

Related words

hardwireshort-circuitwire-tapkick-startkickstartjumpstartwhizzwirebrush

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hotwire"?▾

"Hotwire" has 3 syllables: hotw · ir · e.

What does "hotwire" mean?▾

Hotwire: To start an automobile engine by bypassing the ignition key wiring

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