How do you pronounce "wishful"?

In American English: /ˈwɪʃfəl/ (WISHF-uhl). In British English: /wˈɪʃfəl/ (W-ishf). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪʃfəl/ (WISHF-uhl). In Australian English: /wˈɪʃfəl/ (W-ishf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪʃfəl/ (WISHF-uhl), while in British English it's /wˈɪʃfəl/ (W-ishf).

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wishful

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/ˈwɪʃfəl/

WISHF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

wɪʃfwish·əlful

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