How to Pronounce "wire up"
expression
ˈwaɪɝ/, /ˈwaɪɹ/ /ˈəp
WY-ur UP
wˈaɪə/ /ˈʌp
WY-uh UP
Definition
To connect electrical wires to something so it can get power or send signals. It can also mean to connect devices using wires or set up the wiring in a system.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwaɪɝ/, /ˈwaɪɹ/ /ˈəp
British English
wˈaɪə/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WY-ur UP
UK
WY-uh UP
Listen in Context
The electrician will wire up the new lights today.
Can you wire up my computer to the internet?
We need to wire up the speakers before the party.
The whole house got wired up for high-speed internet last month.