How to Pronounce Wished

To pronounce "wished", say WISH-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /wɪʃt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/wɪʃt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wished”

"wished" has 2 syllables: wish-ed. It rhymes with dished and fished, if that helps it stick.

What does wished mean?

verb

  1. To desire; to want.

    “I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it.”

  2. To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).

Words that rhyme with wished

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dishedfishedwhishtswished

Related words

wantcomplimentswilllikeregardcarebidapplication

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wished"?▾

"Wished" has 2 syllables: wish · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "wished"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wished" is /wɪʃt/.

What does "wished" mean?▾

Wished: To desire; to want.

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