How to pronounce whispers
Say it like WIS-perz. Whispers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS).
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US American/ˈwɪspɚz/WIS-perz
UK British/ˈwɪspəz/WIS-puz
- WIS
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whispers 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.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of whispers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIS-puz.
What does whispers mean?
noun
- plural of whisper How to pronounce whisper
- third-person singular simple present indicative of whisper How to pronounce whisper
Questions about saying whispers
How do you pronounce whispers?
Say WIS-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪspɚz/. In British English it is /ˈwɪspəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whispers?
Whispers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIS). Broken into parts: WIS · perz.
Is whispers 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 /ˈwɪspəz/ (WIS-puz).