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How to pronounce wishing in American English

“wishing” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to wishing the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“wishing” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. had assessed the risk; wishing we had created and identified the vulnerabilities; and wishing we had

    The Obama White House

  2. Other members wishing to be recognized.

    NTSB

  3. Wishing people a happy Valentine’s Day?

    CDC

Words that sound like “wishing”

Words one sound away from wishing — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “wishing”

Why real speech

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