How to Pronounce "willfully"
word
ˈwɪɫfəɫi
WIL-fuh-lee
wˈɪlfəl
WIL-fuhl-ee
Definition
When someone acts willfully, they do something on purpose, often ignoring rules or what others want. It can mean being stubborn or deliberately causing something to happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪɫfəɫi
British English
wˈɪlfəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIL-fuh-lee
UK
WIL-fuhl-ee
Listen in Context
He willfully broke the window.
She willfully ignored my advice.
The child willfully refused to eat vegetables.
You can’t just willfully break the law and expect no consequences.