Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hwis-puh-ree, wis-]
- /ˈʰwɪs pə ri, ˈwɪs-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hwis-puh-ree, wis-]
- /ˈʰwɪs pə ri, ˈwɪs-/
Definitions of whispery word
- adjective whispery like a whisper: a soft, whispery voice. 1
- adjective whispery abounding in whispers or other quiet, mysterious sounds: dark, whispery streets. 1
- noun whispery Producing or resembling a whisper. 1
- adjective whispery sounding like a whisper 0
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Origin of whispery
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; whisper + -y1
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Parts of speech for Whispery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
whispery popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
whispery usage trend in Literature
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