How to Pronounce Whispering

To pronounce "whispering", say WHISP-er-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whispering”

"whispering" has 3 syllables: whisp-er-ing.

What does whispering mean?

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.

noun

  1. Something that is whispered; gossip; a rumor.

adjective

  1. That whispers
  2. Associated with whispers

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whispering"?▾

"Whispering" has 3 syllables: whisp · er · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "whispering"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whispering" is /ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/.

What does "whispering" mean?▾

Whispering: 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.

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