How to pronounce whitelash
Say it like HWYTE-lash. Whitelash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HWYTE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce whitelash. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HWYTE
- lash
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whitelash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HWYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lashKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of whitelash
American and British speakers say whitelash in essentially the same way: /ˈhwaɪtlæʃ/ in the US and /ˈhwaɪtlæʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HWYTE-lash.
What does whitelash mean?
- A backlash by white people against other ethnicities.
Where does whitelash come from?
Blend of white + backlash.
Questions about saying whitelash
How do you pronounce whitelash?
Say HWYTE-lash. The American pronunciation is /ˈhwaɪtlæʃ/. In British English it is /ˈhwaɪtlæʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whitelash?
Whitelash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HWYTE). Broken into parts: HWYTE · lash.
Do Americans and Brits say whitelash the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhwaɪtlæʃ/ and the British form is /ˈhwaɪtlæʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.