How to pronounce whiskers
Say it like WIS-kerz. Whiskers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS).
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US American/ˈwɪskɚz/WIS-kerz
UK British/ˈwɪskəz/WIS-kuz
- WIS
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whiskers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of whiskers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIS-kuz.
What does whiskers mean?
noun
- plural of whisker How to pronounce whisker
- Faded creases around the crotch of blue jeans. Can be added artificially or created by daily wear over the lifetime of a garment.
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Questions about saying whiskers
How do you pronounce whiskers?
Say WIS-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪskɚz/. In British English it is /ˈwɪskəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whiskers?
Whiskers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS). Broken into parts: WIS · kerz.
Is whiskers 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 /ˈwɪskəz/ (WIS-kuz).