How do you pronounce "whitey"?

In American English: /ˈwaɪˌtiː/ (WEYE-tee). In British English: /wˈaɪti/ (W-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈwʌɪˌtiː/ (WUH-i-tee). In Australian English: /wˈaɪti/ (W-eyet).

Is "whitey" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwaɪˌtiː/ (WEYE-tee), while in British English it's /wˈaɪti/ (W-eyet).

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whitey

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/ˈwaɪˌtiː/

WEYE-tee

Syllable Breakdown

waɪwhi·tiːtey

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