How to Pronounce Wishing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwɪʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wishing”

"wishing" has 2 syllables: wish-ing. It rhymes with phishing and fishing, if that helps it stick.

What does wishing 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).

noun

  1. The act of making a wish.

Words that rhyme with wishing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

phishingfishingdishingoverfishing

Related words

wanthopedesirewantingdesiringdesirousyearningaspiring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wishing"?▾

"Wishing" has 2 syllables: wish · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "wishing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wishing" is /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/.

What does "wishing" mean?▾

Wishing: To desire; to want.

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