weyet
/waɪt/
white is pronounced weyet (/waɪt/). As a adjective, noun, the color of pure snow or milk; the lightest color due to the reflection of all visible wavelengths of light. As a noun: the color itself, or a thing that is white in color (e.g., the white of an egg).
adjective, nounThe color of pure snow or milk; the lightest color due to the reflection of all visible wavelengths of light. As a noun: the color itself, or a thing that is white in color (e.g., the white of an egg).
"She wore a white dress to the ceremony."
"The artist mixed white with blue to create a soft sky."
"The white of the eye protects the iris."
The word "white" is pronounced /waɪt/ with emphasis on the main syllable. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation.
"white" sounds like W-h-i-t-e. The pronunciation follows common English sound patterns.
"white" is considered beginner difficult to pronounce. Most English speakers can pronounce this word correctly with minimal practice.
"white" is a adjective, noun. Understanding its grammatical role helps with proper usage.
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription for "white" is /waɪt/. This provides the most accurate pronunciation guide using standardized phonetic symbols.
Common mistakes when pronouncing "white" include incorrect stress placement and mispronouncing vowel sounds. Listen to the audio example above to learn the correct pronunciation.
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From Old English hwīt, from Proto-Germanic *hwītaz.
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Words that rhyme with "white"
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