How to Pronounce Willing

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

willing

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying willing, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈwɪlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “willing”

"willing" has 2 syllables: will-ing. It rhymes with unwilling and thrilling, if that helps it stick.

What does willing mean?

verb

  1. To wish, desire.
  2. To instruct (that something be done) in one's will.

noun

  1. The execution of a will.

adjective

  1. Ready to do something that is not (can't be expected as) a matter of course.

    “If my boyfriend isn't willing to change his drinking habits, I will split up with him.”

Synonyms

bequeathleaveagreeableagreeingconsentingvoluntary

Words that rhyme with willing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unwillingthrillingchillingfillingkillingmillingyearlingfulfillingshillinginstillingswillingspilling

Related words

amenabledisposedcompliantvolitionvolitionalreadyconsentingvoluntary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "willing"?▾

"Willing" has 2 syllables: will · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "willing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "willing" is /ˈwɪlɪŋ/.

What does "willing" mean?▾

Willing: To wish, desire.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “willing” in the full dictionary →