"Wilmeth" is a surname with a unique spelling that has caused confusion for many people. The word is pronounced as /ˈwɪlmɛθ/ which is a combination of the sounds "w", "i", "l", "m", "e", "th". The "th" sound in "Wilmeth" is voiced and pronounced as "th" in "that" rather than voiceless "th" in "think". While some may struggle with the spelling, the pronunciation is clear and easy to remember once broken down into its phonetic components.