WISH - Meaning and Pronunciation

How to pronounce wish?
     
This video provides examples of American English pronunciations of wish by male and female speakers.
In addition, it explains the meaning of wish through a dictionary definition and several visual examples.

IPA Transcription of wish is /wˈɪʃ/.

Definition of wish according to Wiktionary:
wish can be a noun, a verb or a name

As a noun wish can mean:
1. A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
2. An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
3. The thing desired or longed for.
4. A water meadow.

As a verb wish can mean:
1. To desire; to want.
2. To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
3. To hope (for a particular outcome).
4. To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
5. To request or desire to do an activity.
6. To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.

As a name wish can mean:
Surname.


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