How to Pronounce "with a will"
expression
ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɪɫ/, /wəɫ
WITH-uh-WIL
wˈɪð/ /æɪ/ /wˈɪl
WITH-uh-WIL
Definition
To do something with a lot of energy, determination, or enthusiasm. It means putting in real effort and not being lazy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈwɪɫ/, /wəɫ
British English
wˈɪð/ /æɪ/ /wˈɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WITH-uh-WIL
UK
WITH-uh-WIL
Listen in Context
He cleaned the house with a will.
The children helped in the garden with a will.
She attacked her homework with a will.
Once he made up his mind, he went after his goals with a will.