william
WI-lyam
wilyam
/ˈwɪljəm/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “william” is spelled “wilyam”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | w | i | l | y | a | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /w/ | /ɪ/ | /l/ | /j/ | /ə/ | /m/ |
English writes “william” with
7 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“wilyam” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “william”
comefromsomeproblemumwelcomebecomesystembottomvictim
“william” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “william”?
“william” is pronounced WI-lyam — IPA /ˈwɪljəm/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “wilyam”.
How many syllables are in “william”?
“william” has 2 syllables: WI-lyam (the capitalized syllable is stressed).