How to pronounce “Guillermo”
Hear how “Guillermo (Spanish form of William)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Spanish form of William |
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| Syllables | gui · ller · mo (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: LLER. |
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| IPA | /ɡi.ˈʝeɾ.mo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The u is silent and ll sounds like y: gee-YEHR-moh, not "gwil-ER-mo".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- ll sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- gu before e or i is a hard g; the u is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · LL and Y · Stress and accent marks
Example sentences
Guillermo llega tarde a la reunión.Guillermo is arriving late to the meeting.
¿Conoces a Guillermo, el nuevo gerente?Do you know Guillermo, the new manager?
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