How to Pronounce "whiskers"
word
/ˈhwɪskɝz/
WIS-kurz
/wˈɪskəz/
WIS-kuhz
Definition
Long, stiff hairs that grow near the mouth or face of animals like cats, mice, and some other mammals. They help animals sense their surroundings.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhwɪskɝz/
British English
/wˈɪskəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIS-kurz
UK
WIS-kuhz
Listen in Context
Cats have long whiskers on their faces.
A mouse uses its whiskers to explore small spaces.
The lion’s whiskers help it sense movements in the air.
My cat's whiskers twitch whenever she gets curious.