How to Pronounce White-collar

To pronounce "white-collar", say WHIT-ec-oll-ar — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

WHIT-ec-oll-ar

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💡 Tip for remembering “white-collar”

"white-collar" has 4 syllables: whit-ec-oll-ar.

What does white-collar mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to office work and workers; contrasted with blue-collar.
  2. Pertaining to the culture of white-collar workers, as values, politics, etc.; contrasted with blue-collar.

Related words

salariedprofessionalclericalcivilianadministrativegray-collarblue-collargreen-collar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "white-collar"?▾

"White-collar" has 4 syllables: whit · ec · oll · ar.

What does "white-collar" mean?▾

White-collar: Of or pertaining to office work and workers; contrasted with blue-collar.

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