Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

white-tie

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.47 in modern English

Syllables
white-tie
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of an event: very formal; usually requiring a tailcoat for men.

Phrases

black-tie

Frequently Paired Words

black-tie

Questions

What does white-tie mean?
Of an event: very formal; usually requiring a tailcoat for men.

How to pronounce white-tie

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