Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

whispering

/ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.41 in modern English

Syllables
whis-per-ing
IPA
/ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/
19
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

present participle and gerund of whisper

adj

That whispers.

adj

Associated with whispers.

noun

Something that is whispered; gossip; a rumor.

noun

The sound of whispers;

noun

The projection of intention and influence caused by sending thoughts or desires outward through softly-spoken words or subtle mental or energetic means.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

more whispering (comparative) most whispering (superlative) whisperings (plural)

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Questions

How do you pronounce whispering?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/.
What does whispering mean?
present participle and gerund of whisper

How to pronounce whispering

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