How to Pronounce "put down in black and white"
expression
PUT DOWN in BLACK and WHITE
put DOWN in black and WHITE
Definition
To write something clearly and officially, usually in a document, so that there is a permanent record.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈbɫæk/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈhwaɪt/, /ˈwaɪt
British English
pʊt/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɪn/ /blˈæk/ /ˈænd/ /wˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT DOWN in BLACK and WHITE
UK
put DOWN in black and WHITE
Listen in Context
We need to put down in black and white all the terms of the contract.
Please put it down in black and white so there are no misunderstandings later.
The agreement was put down in black and white during the meeting.
Until you put it down in black and white, it’s just talk.