How to pronounce wishes
Say it like WISH-iz. Wishes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WISH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce wishes. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WISH
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wishes 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wishes
American and British speakers say wishes in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈwɪʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WISH-iz.
What does wishes mean?
- plural of wish How to pronounce wish
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wish How to pronounce wish
Questions about saying wishes
How do you pronounce wishes?
Say WISH-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈwɪʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wishes?
Wishes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WISH). Broken into parts: WISH · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say wishes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈwɪʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.