How to pronounce whitish
Say it like WY-tish. Whitish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- tish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whitish 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.
- tishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whitish
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WY-tish.
What does whitish mean?
- Somewhat white, pale or almost white.
Where does whitish come from?
From Middle English whitisch, whytyssh, equivalent to white + -ish.
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Questions about saying whitish
How do you pronounce whitish?
Say WY-tish. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪtɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪtɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whitish?
Whitish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · tish.
Is whitish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈwaɪtɪʃ/ (WY-tish).