How to Pronounce "wilful"
word
ˈwɪlfəl
WIL-fuhl
wˈɪlfəl
WIL-fuhl
Definition
Describes someone who does things deliberately and refuses to change their mind, even when told not to. It can also mean doing something on purpose, often in a way that is stubborn or unreasonable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪlfəl
British English
wˈɪlfəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIL-fuhl
UK
WIL-fuhl
Listen in Context
The child was wilful and refused to listen to his parents.
She acted in a wilful way during the discussion.
His wilful decision caused problems at work.
Her wilful attitude makes it hard for others to cooperate with her.