How to pronounce wishlist
Say it like WISH-list. Wishlist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WISH).
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- WISH
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wishlist 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.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wishlist
American and British speakers say wishlist in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪʃlɪst/ in the US and /ˈwɪʃlɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: WISH-list.
What does wishlist mean?
- Alternative form of wish list.
- To include on a wishlist.
Where does wishlist come from?
From wish + list.
Questions about saying wishlist
How do you pronounce wishlist?
Say WISH-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪʃlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈwɪʃlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wishlist?
Wishlist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WISH). Broken into parts: WISH · list.
Do Americans and Brits say wishlist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪʃlɪst/ and the British form is /ˈwɪʃlɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.