How to Pronounce “whitey”
word
/ˈhwaɪˌti/
WY-dee
/wˈaɪti/
WY-tee
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhwaɪˌti/
British English
/wˈaɪti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WY-dee
UK
WY-tee
Listen in Context
You hear whitey sometimes in old movies or angry rants, but it's not neutral at all.
If you're talking about race seriously, say 'white person,' not whitey.
That word, whitey, can sound very offensive.
He called the man whitey, and everyone got quiet.