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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable white
  • 5 letters
Syllables
white has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/waɪt/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide white into syllables?

white divides as white. white has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable. The final e is silent, so it doesn't add a syllable.

How many syllables are in white?

White has 1 syllable (white).

Which syllable is stressed in white?

The stressed syllable in white is white. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce white?

/waɪt/ in American English.