How to Pronounce "wiring"
word
/ˈwaɪɹɪŋ/
WY-ring
/wˈaɪəɹɪŋ/
WY-uh-ring
Definition
The system of wires used to carry electricity in a building, machine, or device. It can also mean the process or method of installing these wires.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwaɪɹɪŋ/
British English
/wˈaɪəɹɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WY-ring
UK
WY-uh-ring
Listen in Context
The wiring in this old house needs to be replaced.
He fixed the broken wiring in the lamp.
New buildings must have safe wiring.
The living room light keeps flickering—maybe there’s a problem with the wiring.