How to Pronounce "whitewashed"
word
ˈhwaɪtˌwɑʃt/, /ˈwaɪtˌwɑʃt
WHYTE-wawsht or WYTE-wawsht
wˈaɪtwɒʃt
WYTE-wosht
Definition
Covered with a white substance (like paint) to make something look clean, or used metaphorically to hide unpleasant facts or cover up the truth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwaɪtˌwɑʃt/, /ˈwaɪtˌwɑʃt
British English
wˈaɪtwɒʃt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WHYTE-wawsht or WYTE-wawsht
UK
WYTE-wosht
Listen in Context
The old wall was whitewashed last year.
The report was whitewashed to hide the mistakes.
The movie was criticized for being whitewashed.
After the scandal, the company tried to get the story whitewashed in the media.