To pronounce "william", say WILL-iam — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
william
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"william" has 2 syllables: will-iam. It rhymes with fitzwilliam and mcwilliam, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: wm — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"William" has 2 syllables: will · iam.
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