How to pronounce whimper
Say it like WIM-per. Whimper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM).
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- WIM
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whimper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of whimper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIM-puh.
What does whimper mean?
- To cry or sob softly and intermittently.“The lonely puppy began to whimper as soon as we left the room.”
- To cry with a low, whining, broken voice; to whine; to complain.
- To say something in a whimpering manner.““Master, please don’t punish me!” he whimpered.”
- A low intermittent sob.
Where does whimper come from?
From dialectal whimp (“to whine”) + -er (frequentative suffix).
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Questions about saying whimper
How do you pronounce whimper?
Say WIM-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪmpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪmpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whimper?
Whimper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM). Broken into parts: WIM · per.
Is whimper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɪmpə/ (WIM-puh).