How Do You Spell WILLIFORD?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪlɪfəd] (IPA)

The spelling of the name "Williford" follows the English orthography rules. It is pronounced as /ˈwɪlɪfɔːrd/, with the stress on the second syllable. The letter "W" is pronounced as /w/, followed by the sounds /ɪl/ for "il", and /ɪ/ for "i". The letters "f" and "o" also have their standard English sounds /f/ and /ɔː/. Finally, the word ends with the consonants "r" and "d", pronounced as /r/ and /d/ respectively.

Etymology of WILLIFORD

The surname Williford is of English origin and is derived from three Old English elements Wil- meaning will, helm meaning helmet or protection, and -ford meaning ford or river crossing. Thus, Williford essentially means willful protector at the river crossing.

Similar spelling words for WILLIFORD

• Wilfredo,
• Willford,
• Wilfred,
• willeford,
• wilborn,
• Wilber,
• Wilbur,
• Wilford.