How to Pronounce Rewire

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

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Letters

REW-ir-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “rewire

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

What does rewire mean?

verb

  1. To replace or reconnect the wires of a device or installation.

    I had to rewire the circuit where the old wires had shorted out.

  2. To change the functionality of something by altering the parameters or logic.

    When our companies merged, I rewired our payment processing system to handle their invoices as well.

Words that rhyme with rewire

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How many syllables are in "rewire"?

"Rewire" has 3 syllables: rew · ir · e.

What does "rewire" mean?

Rewire: To replace or reconnect the wires of a device or installation.

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