wila

Questions

What does wila mean?

Bryoria fremontii, a dark-brown, hair-like lichen eaten by First Peoples in North America.

Where does wila come from?

From Shuswap wíle (“black tree lichen”).

How to pronounce wila

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “wila”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “wila”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “wila” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.