How to Pronounce "whitehall"
word
ˈhwaɪtˌhɔɫ/, /ˈwaɪtˌhɔɫ
HWYTE-hawl or WYTE-hawl
ˈwaɪthɔːl
WYTE-hawl
Definition
Whitehall is the name of a street in London where many UK government buildings are located. It is often used to mean the British government itself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwaɪtˌhɔɫ/, /ˈwaɪtˌhɔɫ
British English
ˈwaɪthɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HWYTE-hawl or WYTE-hawl
UK
WYTE-hawl
Listen in Context
The Prime Minister works near Whitehall.
Many important decisions are made in Whitehall.
Whitehall is close to the River Thames.
When the country faces a crisis, all eyes turn to Whitehall.