How do you pronounce "willfully"?

In American English: /ˈwɪlfəli/ (WILF-uhl-ee). In British English: /wˈɪlfəli/ (W-ilf-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪlfəli/ (WILF-uhl-ee). In Australian English: /wˈɪlfəli/ (W-ilf-uhl).

Is "willfully" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪlfəli/ (WILF-uhl-ee), while in British English it's /wˈɪlfəli/ (W-ilf-uhl).

How to Pronounce "willfully"

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willfully

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/ˈwɪlfəli/

WILF-uhl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

wɪlfwill·əlful·ily

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