How to pronounce wilks
Say it like WILKS. Wilks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WILKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wilks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WILKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wilks
American and British speakers say wilks in essentially the same way: /wɪlks/ in the US and /wɪlks/ in the UK.
British respelling: WILKS.
What does wilks mean?
- plural of wilk
Questions about saying wilks
How do you pronounce wilks?
Say WILKS. The American pronunciation is /wɪlks/. In British English it is /wɪlks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wilks?
Wilks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WILKS.
Do Americans and Brits say wilks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪlks/ and the British form is /wɪlks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.