How do you pronounce "willie"?

In American English: /ˈwɪli/ (WIL-ee). In British English: /wˈɪli/ (W-il). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪli/ (WIL-ee). In Australian English: /wˈɪli/ (W-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪli/ (WIL-ee), while in British English it's /wˈɪli/ (W-il).

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willie

/ˈwɪli/

WIL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

wɪlwil·ilie

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