How to Pronounce "wishful"
word
ˈwɪʃfəɫ
WISH-fuhl
wˈɪʃfəl
WISH-fuhl
Definition
Feeling or showing a desire for something to happen, often when it is unlikely. It often describes thoughts or ideas based more on hope than on reality.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪʃfəɫ
British English
wˈɪʃfəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WISH-fuhl
UK
WISH-fuhl
Listen in Context
She gave him a wishful smile.
His plans sounded wishful rather than realistic.
He looked at the cookies with a wishful expression.
That’s just wishful thinking if you believe you can finish it in one day.