How to Pronounce "wiretap"
word
ˈwaɪɝˌtæp
WY-er-tap
wˈaɪətæp
WY-uh-tap
Definition
A wiretap is a device or act of secretly listening to someone's phone calls, usually by police or authorities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwaɪɝˌtæp
British English
wˈaɪətæp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WY-er-tap
UK
WY-uh-tap
Listen in Context
The police placed a wiretap on the suspect's phone.
It is illegal to use a wiretap without permission.
The court approved a wiretap to get more evidence.
Do you think the government uses wiretaps to monitor calls?