How to pronounce whiskered
Say it like WIS-kerd. Whiskered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS).
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- WIS
- kerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whiskered 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.
- kerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of whiskered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIS-kud.
What does whiskered mean?
- Possessed of whiskers; covered in bristles.“Michael's heavily whiskered face hadn't seen a razor in some days.”
Where does whiskered come from?
From whisker + -ed.
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Questions about saying whiskered
How do you pronounce whiskered?
Say WIS-kerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪskɚd/. In British English it is /ˈwɪskəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whiskered?
Whiskered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS). Broken into parts: WIS · kerd.
Is whiskered 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 /ˈwɪskəd/ (WIS-kud).