How to Pronounce "whitlow"
word
ˈhwɪtˌɫoʊ/, /ˈwɪtˌɫoʊ
HWIT-loh or WIT-loh
ˈwɪt.loʊ
WIT-loh
Definition
A whitlow is a painful infection that occurs around the tip of a finger or toe, usually near the nail, often causing swelling and redness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɪtˌɫoʊ/, /ˈwɪtˌɫoʊ
British English
ˈwɪt.loʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HWIT-loh or WIT-loh
UK
WIT-loh
Listen in Context
I have a whitlow on my finger, and it hurts a lot.
A doctor can treat a whitlow with medicine or by draining it.
Do not squeeze a whitlow, as it could get worse.
Last winter, I got a nasty whitlow after biting my nails too much.