How to Pronounce "tripwire"
word
ˈtrɪpˌwaɪɚ
TRIP-wy-er
tɹˈɪpwaɪə
TRIP-wy-uh
Definition
A tripwire is a thin wire or string set up on purpose that causes a device, like an alarm or trap, to activate when someone touches or moves it. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that quickly causes a reaction or event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtrɪpˌwaɪɚ
British English
tɹˈɪpwaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRIP-wy-er
UK
TRIP-wy-uh
Listen in Context
The soldier placed a tripwire outside the camp.
Be careful not to step on the tripwire.
The alarm was set off by a tripwire.
His careless words acted as a tripwire for the whole argument.