How to pronounce whisk
Say it like WISK. Whisk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WISK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whisk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WISKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whisk
American and British speakers say whisk in essentially the same way: /wɪsk/ in the US and /wɪsk/ in the UK.
British respelling: WISK.
What does whisk mean?
- To move something with quick light sweeping motions.“Vernon whisked the sawdust from his workbench.”
- In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.“The chef prepared to whisk the egg whites for the angel's food cake.”
- To move something rapidly and with no warning.“The governess whisked the children from the room before they could see their presents.”
- A quick, light sweeping motion.“With a quick whisk, she swept the cat from the pantry with her broom.”
- A kitchen utensil, now usually made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle (and formerly of twigs), used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function).“He used a whisk to whip up a light and airy souffle.”
- A bunch of twigs, hair, etc., used as a brush.“Peter dipped the whisk in lather and applied it to his face, so he could start shaving.”
Where does whisk come from?
The unetymological wh- is probably expressive of the sound; compare the same development in whip and onomatopoeias such as whack and whoosh.
Words that rhyme with whisk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whisk.
Questions about saying whisk
How do you pronounce whisk?
Say WISK. The American pronunciation is /wɪsk/. In British English it is /wɪsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whisk?
Whisk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WISK.
Do Americans and Brits say whisk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪsk/ and the British form is /wɪsk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.