To pronounce "wishy-washy", say WISHYW-ashy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɒʃ.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
wishy-washy
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/ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɒʃ.i/
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"wishy-washy" has 2 syllables: wishyw-ashy.
adjective
“Not wanting to be pressed for details, public relations gave a wishy-washy answer.”
“The wishy-washy orange juice served by the cafeteria not only failed to be sweet; it was barely orange.”
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"Wishy-washy" has 2 syllables: wishyw · ashy.
The IPA transcription of "wishy-washy" is /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɒʃ.i/.
Wishy-washy: Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, or support; namby-pamby.
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