How to Pronounce Whisht

To pronounce "whisht", say WHISHT — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “whisht”

"whisht" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dished and fished, if that helps it stick.

What does whisht mean?

interjection

  1. (Irish and British) Shush, silence, be quiet!
  2. A sound often used to calm livestock, cattle, sheep etc.

Words that rhyme with whisht

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dishedfishedswishedwished

Related words

chuthushquietshhshhhshushsshhushaby

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whisht"?▾

"Whisht" has one syllable.

What does "whisht" mean?▾

Whisht: (Irish and British) Shush, silence, be quiet!

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