How do you pronounce "wistful"?

In American English: /ˈwɪstfəl/ (WISTF-uhl). In British English: /wˈɪstfəl/ (W-istf). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪstfəl/ (WISTF-uhl). In Australian English: /wˈɪstfəl/ (W-istf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪstfəl/ (WISTF-uhl), while in British English it's /wˈɪstfəl/ (W-istf).

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wistful

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/ˈwɪstfəl/

WISTF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

wɪstfwist·əlful

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