How to Pronounce White

To pronounce "white", say WHIT-e — 2 syllables, IPA /waɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/waɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “white”

"white" has 2 syllables: whit-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: whyte, wight — easy to mix up when writing.

What does white mean?

noun

The color/colour of snow or milk; the colour of light containing equal amounts of all visible wavelengths.
A person of European descent with light-coloured skin.

verb

To make white; to whiten; to bleach.

adjective

Bright and colourless; reflecting equal quantities of all frequencies of visible light.
“Write in black ink on white paper.”
(sometimes capitalized) Of or relating to Caucasians, people of European descent with light-coloured skin.

Synonyms

fair pale

Antonyms

black nonwhite unwhite tanned

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Words that rhyme with white

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insight light contrite incite delight erudite bright twilight recondite forthright plight acolyte

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "white"?▾

"White" has 2 syllables: whit · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "white"?▾

The IPA transcription of "white" is /waɪt/.

What does "white" mean?▾

White: The color/colour of snow or milk; the colour of light containing equal amounts of all visible wavelengths.

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