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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"rewire" has 3 syllables: rew-ir-e. It rhymes with desire and acquire, if that helps it stick.
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“I had to rewire the circuit where the old wires had shorted out.”
“When our companies merged, I rewired our payment processing system to handle their invoices as well.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Rewire" has 3 syllables: rew · ir · e.
Rewire: To replace or reconnect the wires of a device or installation.
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