archwire

Questions

What does archwire mean?

An orthodontic wire conforming to the alveolar or dental arch.

Where does archwire come from?

From arch + wire.

How to pronounce archwire

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “archwire”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “archwire” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.