How to Pronounce "whimpering"
word
/ˈhwɪmpɝɪŋ/
WIM-pur-ing
/wˈɪmpəɹɪŋ/
WIM-puh-ring
Definition
Making soft, weak, complaining sounds, often because of pain, fear, or sadness. Usually describes animals or people crying gently or quietly.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhwɪmpɝɪŋ/
British English
/wˈɪmpəɹɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIM-pur-ing
UK
WIM-puh-ring
Listen in Context
The puppy was whimpering because it was scared.
She left the room whimpering softly.
They heard a child whimpering in the dark.
Stop whimpering and tell me what happened.