wens
wishes
/ˈʋɛnsə(n)/noun
Word forms
- plural: wensen (wishes)
- diminutive: wensje (little wish)
How it is spelled and how it sounds
The 'e' in 'wens' represents the short /ɛ/ sound, typical in closed syllables.
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In connected speech
In fast speech, the final /s/ in 'wens ik' might be pronounced as a softer [z] when followed by a voiced sound.
In the frequency dictionary
General #289
Marked known.