How to pronounce Willoughby
Say it like WIL-uh-bee. Willoughby has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL).
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- WIL
- uh
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Willoughby 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Willoughby
American and British speakers say Willoughby in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪləbi/ in the US and /ˈwɪləbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIL-uh-bee.
What does Willoughby mean?
- A city in Lake County, Ohio, United States.
Where does Willoughby come from?
From Old English weliġ (“willow”) and Old Norse byr (“settlement”).
Questions about saying Willoughby
How do you pronounce Willoughby?
Say WIL-uh-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪləbi/. In British English it is /ˈwɪləbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Willoughby?
Willoughby has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL). Broken into parts: WIL · uh · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say Willoughby the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪləbi/ and the British form is /ˈwɪləbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.