How to Pronounce "wishing"
word
/ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
WISH-ing
/wˈɪʃɪŋ/
WISH-ing
Definition
The act of wanting something to happen, especially something you cannot control or may not be real. It can also mean expressing a hope for someone, as in polite messages like 'wishing you luck'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
British English
/wˈɪʃɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WISH-ing
UK
WISH-ing
Listen in Context
I am wishing for a new bike.
She sat by the window, wishing for rain.
We are wishing you a happy birthday.
I spent the whole meeting wishing I were somewhere else.