How to pronounce Williams
Say it like WIL-yumz. Williams has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL).
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- WIL
- yumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Williams 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.
- yumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Williams
American and British speakers say Williams in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪljəmz/ in the US and /ˈwɪljəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIL-yumz.
What does Williams mean?
- A river in Oregon.
- A river in Vermont; named for Puritan minister John Williams.
- A river in West Virginia.
Where does Williams come from?
Variant of William with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Questions about saying Williams
How do you pronounce Williams?
Say WIL-yumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪljəmz/. In British English it is /ˈwɪljəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Williams?
Williams has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL). Broken into parts: WIL · yumz.
Do Americans and Brits say Williams the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪljəmz/ and the British form is /ˈwɪljəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.