How to Pronounce William
William (William)
Male · English
How to Pronounce William
The stress is on the second syllable.
This name is commonly found in English-speaking regions.
William means "Resolute protector"—a English name with a rich history.
William has 2 syllables: WIL-yum.
Common spellings include Wilhelm, Guillermo, Guillaume—all pronounced the same as William.
Phonetic Spelling of William
The phonetic spelling of William is:
WIL-yum
William Pronunciation (Audio)
Listen to the name pronunciation audio for William below.
Origin and Meaning of William
William is a English name meaning "Resolute protector". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Australia, Bangladesh, BE, BF, BG, Bahrain, BI, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, Denmark, EC, EE, Egypt, ES, ET, El Salvador, FI, FJ, France, GB, GE, GG, GH, GR, GT, Guernsey, Hong Kong, HN, HR, HT, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, JM, JO, JP, KR, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, LU, Libya, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MV, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, NZ, New Zealand, Nigeria, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RS, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SI, SV, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, South Africa. Germanic wil + helm
Common Mispronunciations of William
- Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct English pronunciation emphasizes WIL-yum
- Don't anglicize the sounds; William should be pronounced with its original English phonetics
- "Wilhelm" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as William
- "Guillermo" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as William
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce William?
- William is pronounced WIL-yum.
- What is the correct pronunciation of William?
- The correct pronunciation of William is WIL-yum.
- Is William a English name?
- Yes, William is a English name meaning "Resolute protector".
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