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How to pronounce wires in American English

“wires” pronunciation by American speakers

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“wires” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. brace wires, those metal wires.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. High line wires another hazard.

    CDC

  3. And that took a Herculean task to find which wires were good, which wires are bad.

    FEMA

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