How to Pronounce "wiry"
word
ˈwɪɹi
WY-ree
wˈaɪəɹi
WY-uh-ree
Definition
Describes someone or something that is thin but strong, often with muscles or in a string-like form. Can also refer to something that looks or feels like wire.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪɹi
British English
wˈaɪəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WY-ree
UK
WY-uh-ree
Listen in Context
He has a wiry body from years of running.
The dog had short, wiry hair.
She picked up a wiry piece of metal from the ground.
Don’t be fooled by his wiry frame—he’s surprisingly strong.