How to Pronounce Wired

To pronounce "wired", say WIR-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /waɪəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/waɪəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wired”

"wired" has 2 syllables: wir-ed. It rhymes with inquired and tired, if that helps it stick.

What does wired mean?

verb

  1. To fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing.

    “We need to wire that hole in the fence.”

  2. To string on a wire.

    “wire beads”

adjective

  1. Equipped with wires, so as to connect to a power source or to other electric or electronic equipment; connected by wires.
  2. Equipped with hidden electronic eavesdropping devices.

Synonyms

electrifycabletelegraphcorded

Antonyms

unwirewireless

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Words that rhyme with wired

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inquiredtiredinspiredmiredacquiredrequireduninspiredadmiredtranspiredaspireddesiredexpired

Related words

buggedconnectedpumped-uptenseboundstiffenedelectrifiedcabling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wired"?▾

"Wired" has 2 syllables: wir · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "wired"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wired" is /waɪəd/.

What does "wired" mean?▾

Wired: To fasten with wire, especially with reference to wine bottles, corks, or fencing.

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