How to Pronounce "whitehead"
word
ˈhwaɪtˌhɛd/, /ˈwaɪtˌhɛd
WHY-ted
wˈaɪthɛd
WHY-ted
Definition
A small pimple on the skin with a white tip, formed when pores get blocked by oil and dead skin.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwaɪtˌhɛd/, /ˈwaɪtˌhɛd
British English
wˈaɪthɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WHY-ted
UK
WHY-ted
Listen in Context
I have a whitehead on my nose.
Washing your face can help prevent whiteheads.
A whitehead is not the same as a blackhead.
I always get a whitehead before big events—so annoying!