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whisper
Definition:
(nou) speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords (nou) a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈwɪspə
Examples:
They should whisper in the classroom.
You are allowed to whisper.
People tend to whisper in public.
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Common mistakes of whisper pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the wrong syllable, saying "WHIS-per" instead of "WHIS-per". In IPA, it's /ˈwɪs.pər/ for US and /ˈwɪs.pə/ for UK. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to pronounce correctly.
- Overemphasizing the "h": Many people pronounce "whisper" with a strong "h" sound, resulting in "hwhisper". The correct pronunciation starts with a soft "w". Tip: Focus on a smooth transition from "w" to "h".
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Some may say "whisper" as "whisper" with a short "i" sound, like "whisper". The correct vowel sound is /ɪ/, as in "whisper". Tip: Practice by saying "his" to get the right vowel sound.
- Skipping the final "r": Learners might drop the "r" at the end, saying "whispe" instead of "whisper". In IPA, the ending is important: /ˈwɪs.pər/ for US and /ˈwɪs.pə/ for UK. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "r" clearly.
- Mispronouncing the "sp" cluster: Some may pronounce "whisper" as "whis-per" with a pause, separating the "sp". The correct pronunciation flows smoothly: /ˈwɪs.pər/ or /ˈwɪs.pə/. Tip: Practice saying "sp" together without a break.