Wilhoit is a surname that is pronounced as /ˈwɪl.hɔɪt/. The first syllable is pronounced as "wil" with a short "i" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a long "o" sound as in "boat". The final syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound as in "kit". The spelling of "Wilhoit" is unique but it follows the English phonetic system which is why it is pronounced exactly as it is spelled.