How to pronounce whisperer
Say it like WIS-puh-rur. Whisperer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS).
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- WIS
- puh
- rur
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whisperer 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of whisperer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIS-puh-rur.
What does whisperer mean?
- Someone who whispers.
- Someone who tells secrets; a gossip.
- Someone who is skilled in taming or training a certain kind of animal, using gentle vocal commands and body language as opposed to physical contact. See horse whisperer.
Where does whisperer come from?
From whisper + -er. The extended senses were popularized by the film The Horse Whisperer (1998).
Questions about saying whisperer
How do you pronounce whisperer?
Say WIS-puh-rur. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪspəˌrɝ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪspəˌrɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whisperer?
Whisperer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS). Broken into parts: WIS · puh · rur.
Is whisperer 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 /ˈwɪspəˌrɜː/ (WIS-puh-rur).