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How to pronounce white in American English

“white” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to white the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“white” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. White male voters. White male citizens.

    US National Archives

  2. TDRS to White Sands or Hubble directly to White Sand.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. the White House with the White House Curator, Bill Allman.

    The Obama White House

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