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whispering

adjective noun

Making a low continuous indistinct sound

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
W
Ends with
G
Contains
HI
Scrabble score
19
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Making a low continuous indistinct sound

    “Like murmuring waves”

noun

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

noun

  1. Speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

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Example Sentences

Like murmuring waves
Susurrant voices

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