How do you pronounce "wishes"?

In American English: /ˈwɪʃɪz/ (WISH-iz). In British English: /wˈɪʃɪz/ (W-ish). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪʃɪz/ (WISH-iz). In Australian English: /wˈɪʃɪz/ (W-ish).

Is "wishes" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪʃɪz/ (WISH-iz), while in British English it's /wˈɪʃɪz/ (W-ish).

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wishes

/ˈwɪʃɪz/

WISH-iz

Syllable Breakdown

wɪʃwish·ɪzes

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