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How to pronounce “whisper”

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Pronunciation guide for whisper

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of whisper with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Stressed? “Just Relax” Isn't the Answerinitially a hum or a whisper and then
Definition summary
The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially without vibration of the vocal cords.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce whisper

Stressed? “Just Relax” Isn't the Answer

initially a hum or a whisper and then

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “whisper”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially without vibration of the vocal cords.
  • (usually in the plural) A rumor.
  • (figurative) A faint trace or hint (of something).
  • A low rustling sound, like that of the wind in leaves.
  • (Internet) A private message to an individual in a chat room.
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To speak softly or under one's breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration of the vocal cords which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.
  • (transitive) To say (something) softly or under one's breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter (something) without sonant breath, without that vibration of the vocal cords which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.
  • (transitive) To mention privately and confidentially, or in a whisper.
  • (intransitive) To make a low, sibilant sound.
  • (intransitive) To speak with suspicion or timorous caution; to converse in whispers, as in secret plotting.
  • (transitive, obsolete) To address in a whisper, or low voice.
  • (transitive, obsolete) To prompt secretly or cautiously; to inform privately.
  • (Internet) To send a private message to an individual in a chat room.
  • To exercise skill in taming or training a creature.
  • To project using telepathy.

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