How do you pronounce "wistfully"?

In American English: /ˈwɪstfəli/ (WISTF-uhl-ee). In British English: /wˈɪstfəli/ (W-istf-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪstfəli/ (WISTF-uhl-ee). In Australian English: /wˈɪstfəli/ (W-istf-uhl).

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

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

How to Pronounce "wistfully"

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wistfully

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/ˈwɪstfəli/

WISTF-uhl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

wɪstfwist·əlful·ily

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