How to pronounce whimpering
Say it like WIM-puh-ring. Whimpering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM).
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- WIM
- puh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whimpering 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whimpering
American and British speakers say whimpering in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪmpərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɪmpərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIM-puh-ring.
What does whimpering mean?
- present participle and gerund of whimper How to pronounce whimper
- The sound of one who whimpers; a whimper; a feeble complaint.
Questions about saying whimpering
How do you pronounce whimpering?
Say WIM-puh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪmpərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪmpərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whimpering?
Whimpering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM). Broken into parts: WIM · puh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say whimpering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪmpərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɪmpərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.