How to pronounce Whitehorse
Say it like WYTE-hors. Whitehorse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYTE).
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- WYTE
- hors
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whitehorse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- horsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Whitehorse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WYTE-haws.
What does Whitehorse mean?
- The capital city of Yukon, Canada.
Questions about saying Whitehorse
How do you pronounce Whitehorse?
Say WYTE-hors. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪtˌhɔrs/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪtˌhɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Whitehorse?
Whitehorse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYTE). Broken into parts: WYTE · hors.
Is Whitehorse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwaɪtˌhɔːs/ (WYTE-haws).