How to Pronounce "white knuckle"
expression
ˈhwaɪt/, /ˈwaɪt/ /ˈnəkəɫ
WYTE-NUH-kuhl
wˈaɪt/ /nˈʌkəl
WYTE-NUK-uhl
Definition
Used to describe something that is very exciting or frightening, often making people tense or scared, like gripping something so hard your knuckles turn white.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwaɪt/, /ˈwaɪt/ /ˈnəkəɫ
British English
wˈaɪt/ /nˈʌkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WYTE-NUH-kuhl
UK
WYTE-NUK-uhl
Listen in Context
The roller coaster was a white knuckle experience.
It was a white knuckle ride down the mountain.
The movie had several white knuckle moments.
That car chase scene was totally white knuckle from start to finish.