How do you pronounce "wireless"?

In American English: /ˈwaɪrlɪs/ (WEYERL-is). In British English: /wˈaɪəlɪs/ (W-eye-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈwaɪrlɪs/ (WEYERL-is). In Australian English: /wˈaɪələs/ (W-eye-uhl).

Is "wireless" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwaɪrlɪs/ (WEYERL-is), while in British English it's /wˈaɪəlɪs/ (W-eye-uhl).

How to Pronounce "wireless"

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wireless

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/ˈwaɪrlɪs/

WEYERL-is

Syllable Breakdown

waɪrlwire·ɪsless

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