Pronunciation: [wˈɪtnɪ] (IPA) 
The name "Whitney" is spelled with a "w" at the beginning to represent the voiceless bilabial fricative sound /w/. The following "h" indicates aspiration and can be transcribed as /ʰ/. The "i" in Whitney is pronounced as a short vowel /ɪ/. The "t" is pronounced as a voiceless dental stop /t/, and the vowel sound represented by "ney" is pronounced as a diphthong /neɪ/. Overall, the phonetic transcription of Whitney is /ˈwɪtni/.
Whitney can refer to multiple things depending on the context. It is commonly used as a name for both males and females, deriving from an Old English surname meaning "white island" or "white water". As a given name, Whitney often symbolizes an individual who is strong, independent, and sophisticated.
Whitney can also refer to a geographical feature known as a "whitney". A whitney is a term used in the United States to describe a high, prominent mountain peak. This definition is derived from the term "Mount Whitney", which is the highest peak in the continental United States, located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. With an elevation of 14,505 feet (4,421 meters), Mount Whitney is a popular destination for hiking and climbing enthusiasts.
Furthermore, Whitney can also refer to an American automobile manufacturer called "Whitney Motorwagon Company". This defunct motor company was based in New York City and operated from 1900 to 1905. They produced steam-powered automobiles and were influential in the early development of the automotive industry.
In summary, "Whitney" can refer to a given name representing strength and independence, a high mountain peak like Mount Whitney, or an early automobile manufacturer called Whitney Motorwagon Company. The specific meaning of "Whitney" is highly dependent on the given context.
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