How to pronounce wishfully
Say it like WISH-fuh-lee. Wishfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WISH).
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- WISH
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wishfully 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wishfully
American and British speakers say wishfully in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪʃfəli/ in the US and /ˈwɪʃfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: WISH-fuh-lee.
What does wishfully mean?
- In a wishful manner.
Where does wishfully come from?
From wishful + -ly.
Questions about saying wishfully
How do you pronounce wishfully?
Say WISH-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪʃfəli/. In British English it is /ˈwɪʃfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wishfully?
Wishfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WISH). Broken into parts: WISH · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say wishfully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪʃfəli/ and the British form is /ˈwɪʃfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.