wire

/waɪr/
Syllables wire
Stress WIRE

Phonics Breakdown

w
/w/
wh sound
ire
/aɪr/
long i (i-e)

Meaning

a thin metal thread used to carry electricity or for fastening

Sound Reference

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w=/w/(we) + ire=/aɪr/(fire)

Example

The electrician fixed the broken wire.