How to Pronounce "wish for"
expression
ˈwɪʃ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
WISH-for or WISH-fer
wˈɪʃ/ /fˈɔː
WISH-faw
Definition
To want or hope for something, often something that is not likely or is out of your control.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪʃ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
wˈɪʃ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WISH-for or WISH-fer
UK
WISH-faw
Listen in Context
I wish for a new bike every birthday.
They wish for peace in their country.
Did you wish for anything special this year?
Sometimes we all wish for a break from work.