What is the correct pronunciation of Wesley?

The correct pronunciation of Wesley is wehslee (IPA: wɛsli).

Wesley

Q: Is Wesley a English name?

Yes, Wesley is a English name meaning "Transferred use of the surname taken from the place-name Westley which is derived from the Old English elements west (west) and lēah (wood, clearing, meadow). The surname has the definition 'dweller near the western wood or clearing.'".

/wehslee/

English Male

Meaning & Origin

Wesley is a English name meaning "Transferred use of the surname taken from the place-name Westley which is derived from the Old English elements west (west) and lēah (wood, clearing, meadow). The surname has the definition 'dweller near the western wood or clearing.'". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. English; derived from the Old English words "west" and "leah," meaning "western" and "wood, clearing, meadow" respectively.

Quick Facts

Language English

Gender Male

Phonetic wehslee

IPA wɛsli

Pronunciation Tip

Say it as wehslee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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