How to Pronounce Whisper

To pronounce "whisper", say WHISP-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈ(h)wɪspə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈ(h)wɪspə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whisper”

"whisper" has 2 syllables: whisp-er. It rhymes with crisper, if that helps it stick.

What does whisper mean?

noun

  1. The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.
  2. (usually in the plural) A rumor.

    “There are whispers of rebellion all around.”

verb

  1. To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.
  2. To mention privately and confidentially, or in a whisper.

Words that rhyme with whisper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crisper

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whisper"?▾

"Whisper" has 2 syllables: whisp · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "whisper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whisper" is /ˈ(h)wɪspə/.

What does "whisper" mean?▾

Whisper: The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.

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