How to Pronounce "wires"
word
/ˈwaɪɝz/
WY-urz
/wˈaɪəz/
WY-uhz
Definition
Thin metal strands or cables used to carry electricity, connect devices, or hold things together. The word can refer to electrical wires or to simple metal wire used for making or fixing things.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwaɪɝz/
British English
/wˈaɪəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WY-urz
UK
WY-uhz
Listen in Context
The wires under the desk are a mess.
Be careful not to touch the wires.
He used wires to fix the fence.
There are too many wires behind the TV, and I can't tell which one is which.