black-tie

Questions

What does black-tie mean?

Moderately formal; usually requiring a dinner jacket (tuxedo) for men.

How to pronounce black-tie

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “black-tie”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “black-tie” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.