Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

live-wire

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.40 in modern English

Syllables
live-wire
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

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Questions

What does live-wire mean?
Alternative spelling of live wire.

How to pronounce live-wire

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “live-wire”.
  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 “live-wire” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.