How to Pronounce Wireless

To pronounce "wireless", say WIR-el-ess — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈwaɪ.ə(ɹ).ləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈwaɪ.ə(ɹ).ləs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wireless”

"wireless" has 3 syllables: wir-el-ess.

What does wireless mean?

noun

  1. The medium of radio communication.

    “Only about a hundred years ago, wireless was a new technology.”

  2. Wireless connectivity to a computer network.

    “If your wireless stops working, try restarting the router.”

verb

  1. To send a message by wireless (by radio)

adjective

  1. Not having any wires.
  2. Of or relating to communication without a wired connection, such as by radio waves.

Synonyms

cordless

Antonyms

wired

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wireless"?▾

"Wireless" has 3 syllables: wir · el · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "wireless"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wireless" is /ˈwaɪ.ə(ɹ).ləs/.

What does "wireless" mean?▾

Wireless: The medium of radio communication.

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