How to Pronounce "whisper campaign"
expression
WHIS-per kam-PAYN
WIS-puh kam-PAYN
Definition
A secret effort to spread harmful rumors or negative information about someone, often done quietly so it is hard to trace back to the source.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɪspɝ/, /ˈwɪspɝ/ /kæmˈpeɪn
British English
wˈɪspɐ/ /kæmpˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WHIS-per kam-PAYN
UK
WIS-puh kam-PAYN
Listen in Context
A whisper campaign tried to hurt the teacher's reputation.
The company denied starting a whisper campaign against its rival.
A whisper campaign can damage someone’s career without evidence.
Political opponents launched a whisper campaign right before the election.