How to Pronounce "whisper about"
expression
ˈhwɪspɝ/, /ˈwɪspɝ/ /əˈbaʊt
HWIS-per uh-BOWT or WIS-per uh-BOWT
wˈɪspɐ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
WIS-puh uh-BOWT
Definition
To talk very quietly with someone about a topic, often so that others do not hear, sometimes to share secrets or rumors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɪspɝ/, /ˈwɪspɝ/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
wˈɪspɐ/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HWIS-per uh-BOWT or WIS-per uh-BOWT
UK
WIS-puh uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
The children whisper about their secret game.
They always whisper about the new teacher.
Don’t whisper about others in class.
I caught them whispering about the surprise party.