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whisper

noun verb

Speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

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Word length
7
Starts with
W
Ends with
R
Contains
HI
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
B1

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ˈ(h)wɪspə

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noun

  1. Speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

noun

  1. A light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

verb

  1. Speak softly; in a low voice

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