How to pronounce whish
Say it like WISH. Whish is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WISH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whish
American and British speakers say whish in essentially the same way: /wɪʃ/ in the US and /wɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WISH.
What does whish mean?
- Alternative spelling of whisht.
- A sibilant sound, especially that of rapid movement through the air.
- To make such a sound.
Words that rhyme with whish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whish.
Words that sound like whish
Questions about saying whish
How do you pronounce whish?
Say WISH. The American pronunciation is /wɪʃ/. In British English it is /wɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whish?
Whish is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WISH.
Do Americans and Brits say whish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪʃ/ and the British form is /wɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as whish?
Whish sounds the same as wish in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.