How do you pronounce "williams"?

In American English: /ˈwɪljəmz/ (WILY-uhmz). In British English: /wˈɪljəmz/ (W-ily). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪljəmz/ (WILY-uhmz). In Australian English: /wˈɪliəmz/ (W-il-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪljəmz/ (WILY-uhmz), while in British English it's /wˈɪljəmz/ (W-ily).

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williams

/ˈwɪljəmz/

WILY-uhmz

Syllable Breakdown

wɪljwill·əmziams

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