How to pronounce whisker
Say it like WIS-ker. Whisker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce whisker. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WIS
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whisker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of whisker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIS-kuh.
What does whisker mean?
- That part of the beard which grows upon the sides of the face, usually of the male, or upon the chin, or upon both.
- A hair of the beard.
- One of the long, projecting hairs growing at the sides of the mouth of a cat, or other animal.
Where does whisker come from?
Inherited from Middle English wisker, whisk (verb) + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying whisker
How do you pronounce whisker?
Say WIS-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪskɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪskə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whisker?
Whisker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS). Broken into parts: WIS · ker.
Is whisker 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 /ˈwɪskə/ (WIS-kuh).