How do you pronounce "wishing"?

In American English: /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/ (WISH-ing). In British English: /wˈɪʃɪŋ/ (W-ish). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/ (WISH-ing). In Australian English: /wˈɪʃɪŋ/ (W-ish).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/ (WISH-ing), while in British English it's /wˈɪʃɪŋ/ (W-ish).

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wishing

/ˈwɪʃɪŋ/

WISH-ing

Syllable Breakdown

wɪʃwish·ɪŋing

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