To pronounce "wistful", say WISTF-ul — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪstfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈwɪstfəl/
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"wistful" has 2 syllables: wistf-ul. It rhymes with fistful, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“His eyes grew wistful as he recalled his university days.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Wistful" has 2 syllables: wistf · ul.
The IPA transcription of "wistful" is /ˈwɪstfəl/.
Wistful: Full of longing or yearning.
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