whisper

verb
UK: /ˈwɪspər/
US: /ˈwɪspɚ/

  1. To speak very quietly so that other people cannot hear you

    1. She began to whisper, so I couldn't understand her. [ ] [ ]
    2. I heard him whisper my name, but I pretended not to notice anything. [ ] [ ]

  2. To tell a secret or private information to someone in a quiet voice.

    1. He leaned over and began to whisper something to her. [ ] [ ]
    2. The children whisper secrets to each other during the long car rides. [ ] [ ]

  3. To say something privately or secretly.

    1. Don't whisper! Speak up so everyone can hear you. [ ] [ ]
    2. The trees seem to whisper on a windy day, it's magical. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

murmur mumble buzz rumor
whisper noun

  1. A soft or quiet way of speaking.

    1. I heard a whisper in the dark room. [ ] [ ]
    2. Only a whisper of sound came from the old radio, hard to hear. [ ] [ ]

  2. A piece of information that is spread secretly or unofficially.

    1. I heard a whisper about his resignation. [ ] [ ]
    2. A whisper of scandal surrounded the celebrity after the photos were released. [ ] [ ]

  3. A very slight trace or hint of something.

    1. There was a whisper of sadness in her eyes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cake had only a whisper of almond flavor, it was very subtle. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "whisper" in English means: To speak very quietly so that other people cannot hear you, To tell a secret or private information to someone in a quiet voice., To say something privately or secretly..

The phonetic transcription of "whisper" is /ˈwɪspər/ in British English and /ˈwɪspɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "whisper": murmur, mumble, buzz, rumor.

Example usage of "whisper": "She began to whisper, so I couldn't understand her.". More examples on the page.