How to Pronounce "wired"
word
/ˈwaɪɝd/
wyrd
/wˈaɪəd/
wy-uhd
Definition
If something is wired, it is connected with wires or part of an electrical system. Informally, a person can also be wired when they feel very alert, nervous, or full of energy, often because of stress or caffeine.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwaɪɝd/
British English
/wˈaɪəd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
wyrd
UK
wy-uhd
Listen in Context
My internet is wired, not wireless.
The house is wired for sound.
After two coffees, I felt wired.
I’m still wired from that late-night espresso.