How to pronounce wireless

Say it like this: /ˈwaɪ(jə)ɹ.ləs/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈwaɪ(jə)ɹ.ləs/

What does wireless mean?

adjNot having any wires.

Functioning without an external wired connection.

“wireless charging”

nounThe medium of radio communication.

“Only about a hundred years ago, wireless was a new technology.”

A wireless connectivity to a computer network.

“If your wireless stops working, try restarting the router.”

A radio set.

“Let's switch on the wireless and listen to the news.”

verbTo send (a message) by wireless or radio.

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