How to pronounce willfully
Say it like WIL-fuh-lee. Willfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL).
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- WIL
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Willfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of willfully
American and British speakers say willfully in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪlfəli/ in the US and /ˈwɪlfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIL-fuh-lee.
What does willfully mean?
- US standard spelling of wilfully.
Where does willfully come from?
From willful + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with willfully
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Words that sound like willfully
Questions about saying willfully
How do you pronounce willfully?
Say WIL-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪlfəli/. In British English it is /ˈwɪlfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in willfully?
Willfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL). Broken into parts: WIL · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say willfully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪlfəli/ and the British form is /ˈwɪlfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as willfully?
Willfully sounds the same as wilfully in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.