I can spell...

Jed: I know how to spell white

Me: Go on then...

Jed: Silence W...

Me: ummmm, no.

Jed: (with bottom lip quivering) yes, it's silence W...

Me: What are you spelling?

Jed: White!

Me: White as in the colour?

Jed: No!!!! White!!! as in to white a word!