How to Pronounce Willie

To pronounce "willie", say WILL-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈwɪli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “willie”

"willie" has 2 syllables: will-ie. It rhymes with silly and involuntarily, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: willy, willey, willi, wyllie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does willie mean?

noun

  1. (hypocoristic) the penis.
  2. Term of abuse.

noun

  1. A person who is manipulated into serving as a useful agent without knowing it.

Synonyms

johnsonpeterwee-wee

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Words that rhyme with willie

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sillyinvoluntarilychillyreallywillydillychilefillyvillifrillybeleesmilie

Related words

weeniewaughtkidpee-peepeckerwienerwillepenis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "willie"?▾

"Willie" has 2 syllables: will · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "willie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "willie" is /ˈwɪli/.

What does "willie" mean?▾

Willie: (hypocoristic) the penis.

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