American English pronunciation

How to pronounce whispered

IPA transcription: ['wɪspɚd]

Pronunciation variants: ['wɪspɚd][h'wɪspɚd]

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Verb

  • speak softly; in a low voice

Adjective

  • spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

    “a long whispered conversation”

Usage examples

  • I was frightened by a presence in my house that whispered terrible things.
  • I was frightened by a presence in my house that whispered terrible things.
  • I was frightened by a presence in my house that whispered terrible things.
  • I was frightened by a presence in my house that whispered terrible things.
  • Her father whispered to him, "I am so proud of you!"
  • I was frightened by a presence in my house that whispered terrible things.
  • "The kindest physician in the college," she whispered to me.
  • Helene whispered sharply.
  • “Isn’t it just like a palace?” whispered Erin.
  • I was frightened by a presence in my house that whispered terrible things.