How to pronounce "whispered"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "whispered"

Learn how to break down "whispered" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

whis-pered
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈwɪspəd/
/ˈhwɪspɚd/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

W IH1 S P ER0 D
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "whispered"

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪspəd/

Verb

  • To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.
  • To mention privately and confidentially, or in a whisper.
  • To make a low, sibilant sound.
  • To speak with suspicion or timorous caution; to converse in whispers, as in secret plotting.
  • To address in a whisper, or low voice.
  • To prompt secretly or cautiously; to inform privately.