How to pronounce whitey
Say it like WY-tee. Whitey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce whitey. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WY
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whitey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of whitey
American and British speakers say whitey in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪˌti/ in the US and /ˈwaɪˌtiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: WY-tee.
What does whitey mean?
- Alternative form of whity.
- A state or bout of sickness, especially induced by cannabis use.
Where does whitey come from?
From white (“bright and colorless; a white-skinned person”) + -y (“forming diminutives”).
Words that rhyme with whitey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whitey.
Questions about saying whitey
How do you pronounce whitey?
Say WY-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪˌti/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪˌtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whitey?
Whitey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say whitey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪˌti/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪˌtiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.