How to pronounce whispering
Say it like WIS-puh-ring. Whispering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS).
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- WIS
- puh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whispering 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whispering
American and British speakers say whispering in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIS-puh-ring.
What does whispering mean?
- present participle and gerund of whisper How to pronounce whisper
- That whispers.
- Associated with whispers.
- Something that is whispered; gossip; a rumor.
- The sound of whispers;
- The projection of intention and influence caused by sending thoughts or desires outward through softly-spoken words or subtle mental or energetic means.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying whispering
How do you pronounce whispering?
Say WIS-puh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whispering?
Whispering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS). Broken into parts: WIS · puh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say whispering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.