How to pronounce wishing
Say it like WISH-ing. Wishing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WISH).
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- WISH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wishing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wishing
American and British speakers say wishing in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WISH-ing.
What does wishing mean?
- a specific feeling of desire“he got his wish”“he was above all wishing and desire”
Where does wishing come from?
From wish + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with wishing
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Questions about saying wishing
How do you pronounce wishing?
Say WISH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wishing?
Wishing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WISH). Broken into parts: WISH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say wishing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.