Pronunciation: [wˈɪlhɛlm kˈɑːl ɡɹˈɪm] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the name of one of the famous brothers who wrote Brothers Grimm fairy tales is Wilhelm Karl Grimm. This name is pronounced [ˈvɪlhɛlm kʰaːɐ̯l ɡʁɪm] in IPA phonetic transcription. The first name starts with a "v" sound, followed by a short "i" and the "h" in the middle is pronounced separately. The last name starts with a hard "g" that turns into a throaty German "r" sound.
Wilhelm Karl Grimm was a German author, linguist, and folklorist who was born on February 24, 1786, in Hanau, Germany, and died on the 16th of December, 1859, in Berlin, Germany. He is widely known as one of the Brothers Grimm, alongside his elder brother Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm. Together, they collected and published numerous fairy tales that have become timeless classics in children's literature.
Wilhelm Grimm, along with his brother Jacob, played a significant role in preserving and researching German folklore. Their work involved compiling a vast collection of folk tales, which they extensively edited and published under the title "Grimms' Fairy Tales." These tales include iconic stories like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, and many more.
In addition to his contributions as a collector of folklore, Wilhelm Grimm was also a skilled linguist. He worked extensively on German language studies and participated in language-related projects alongside his brother Jacob. Together, they published the revered "Deutsches Wörterbuch," a comprehensive German dictionary that remains an important linguistic resource to this day.
Wilhelm Karl Grimm's relentless dedication to the study and preservation of German folklore has had a profound influence on literature, culture, and the understanding of fairy tales worldwide. His work continues to captivate the imaginations of readers young and old, making him a prominent figure in the realm of folklore and children's literature.
