How to Pronounce "wistful"
word
ˈwɪstfəɫ
WIST-fuhl
wˈɪstfəl
WIST-fuhl
Definition
Showing a feeling of longing or gentle sadness, usually about something you want or miss from the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪstfəɫ
British English
wˈɪstfəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIST-fuhl
UK
WIST-fuhl
Listen in Context
He had a wistful expression as he looked at the old photographs.
She gave a wistful sigh when she heard the song from her childhood.
Tom looked wistful as he watched his friends leave for the trip.
There's something wistful about autumn evenings that makes me think of old times.