How to Pronounce "go haywire"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈheɪˌwaɪɹ
GOH HAY-wy-er
ɡˈəʊ/ /hˈeɪwaɪə
gOH HAY-wy-uh
Definition
To stop working properly, become out of control, or start acting strangely. Often used for machines, systems, or situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈheɪˌwaɪɹ
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /hˈeɪwaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH HAY-wy-er
UK
gOH HAY-wy-uh
Listen in Context
My computer went haywire again last night.
The lights went haywire during the storm.
If the system goes haywire, call tech support.
My phone suddenly went haywire and started opening apps by itself.