How to Pronounce Wishful

To pronounce "wishful", say WISHF-ul — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪʃfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwɪʃfəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wishful”

"wishful" has 2 syllables: wishf-ul.

What does wishful mean?

adjective

  1. Wished-for; desired, wanted.
  2. Expressing a wish or longing for something.

Related words

hopefulaspiringaspirantwould-bewishdesirableadvisablewanted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wishful"?▾

"Wishful" has 2 syllables: wishf · ul.

What is the IPA transcription of "wishful"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wishful" is /ˈwɪʃfəl/.

What does "wishful" mean?▾

Wishful: Wished-for; desired, wanted.

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