How to pronounce willed
Say it like WILD. Willed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WILD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Willed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WILDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of willed
American and British speakers say willed in essentially the same way: /wɪld/ in the US and /wɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: WILD.
What does willed mean?
- Having a document specifying inheritance.
- Having a will (of a specified kind).
- Brought under the will of another person.
- simple past and past participle of will How to pronounce will
Where does willed come from?
From will (noun) + -ed.
Words that rhyme with willed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of willed.
Questions about saying willed
How do you pronounce willed?
Say WILD. The American pronunciation is /wɪld/. In British English it is /wɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in willed?
Willed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WILD.
Do Americans and Brits say willed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪld/ and the British form is /wɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.