How to Pronounce Willy-willy

To pronounce "willy-willy", say WILLYW-illy — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

11

Letters

WILLYW-illy

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💡 Tip for remembering “willy-willy”

"willy-willy" has 2 syllables: willyw-illy.

What does willy-willy mean?

noun

  1. A dust devil; a tornado
  2. (now rare) A tropical cyclone in Australia.

Synonyms

tornadotwisterwaterspout

Related words

wulliwawillieguidwillywilleyergoodwillieguidwillie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "willy-willy"?▾

"Willy-willy" has 2 syllables: willyw · illy.

What does "willy-willy" mean?▾

Willy-willy: A dust devil; a tornado

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