English pronunciation · Words Starting with W
White Pronunciation
White is pronounced WYT, IPA /ˈhwaɪt/.
WYT
US /ˈhwaɪt/ · UK /ˈwaɪt/
Syllables: WYT (1 syllable)
adjective and noun: The colour of fresh snow or milk.
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White in a Sentence
- The walls are white and the floor is dark.
- She wore a white shirt under the jacket.
- Whites and colours go in separate loads.
Common Mispronunciations of White
Not WIT
A silent e at the close pulls the i out to the y of my, which is what separates white from wit.
Not WY-tuh
One beat, and the final e only marks the long vowel.
Tip: Some speakers still breathe a little air before the w, closer to hwite, and both versions are standard.
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