How to Pronounce "white lie"
expression
ˈhwaɪt/, /ˈwaɪt/ /ˈɫaɪ
HWYTE LYE, WYTE LYE
wˈaɪt/ /lˈaɪ
WYTE LYE
Definition
A small or harmless lie told to avoid hurting someone's feelings or to be polite, not meant to cause harm.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwaɪt/, /ˈwaɪt/ /ˈɫaɪ
British English
wˈaɪt/ /lˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HWYTE LYE, WYTE LYE
UK
WYTE LYE
Listen in Context
She told a white lie to avoid hurting her friend's feelings.
Sometimes a white lie is better than the truth.
He told a white lie about liking the food.
Everyone tells a white lie now and then.