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How to pronounce “wistful”
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Pronunciation guide for wistful
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of wistful with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Where are all the aliens?
so this idea of cosmic loneliness I certainly find slightly wistful.
- Definition summary
- Full of longing or yearning.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce wistful
Where are all the aliens?

so this idea of cosmic loneliness I certainly find slightly wistful.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “wistful”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Full of longing or yearning.
- Sad and thoughtful.
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