How to Pronounce "wishful thinking"
expression
ˈwɪʃfəɫ/ /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ
WISH-fuhl THINK-ing
wˈɪʃfəl/ /θˈɪŋkɪŋ
WISH-fuhl THINK-ing
Definition
Believing or hoping that something will happen, even if it is unlikely or unrealistic. It’s when you imagine a positive result just because you want it to be true.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪʃfəɫ/ /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ
British English
wˈɪʃfəl/ /θˈɪŋkɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WISH-fuhl THINK-ing
UK
WISH-fuhl THINK-ing
Listen in Context
Believing you will win the lottery is just wishful thinking.
His plan to finish all his homework in one hour is wishful thinking.
Thinking it will never rain on your picnic is wishful thinking.
Hoping your boss will give you a promotion just because you worked one late night is wishful thinking.