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whispering

The correct spelling is whispering.

How to pronounce whispering

/ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/

Say it like: Wis-per-ing

The correct spelling is whispering. 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…

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.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.
  2. 2.To mention privately and confidentially, or in a whisper.
  3. 3.To make a low, sibilant sound.
  4. 4.To speak with suspicion or timorous caution; to converse in whispers, as in secret plotting.
  5. 5.To address in a whisper, or low voice.

noun

  1. 1.Something that is whispered; gossip; a rumor.

adjective

  1. 1.That whispers
  2. 2.Associated with whispers

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