How to Pronounce "a little white lie"
expression
uh LIT-uhl WYTE LYE
uh LIT-uhl WYTE LYE
Definition
A small or harmless lie told to avoid hurting someone's feelings or to be polite.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɪtəɫ/ /ˈhwaɪt/, /ˈwaɪt/ /ˈɫaɪ
British English
æɪ/ /lˈɪtəl/ /wˈaɪt/ /lˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh LIT-uhl WYTE LYE
UK
uh LIT-uhl WYTE LYE
Listen in Context
She told a little white lie so her friend wouldn't feel bad.
Sometimes a little white lie can keep the peace.
He thought it was okay to tell a little white lie at work.
I just told a little white lie about why I was late.