How to Pronounce "in a stage whisper"
expression
IN uh STAYJ WHIS-per
IN uh STAYJ WIS-puh
Definition
Saying something quietly so it sounds like a whisper, but loudly enough for everyone nearby to hear; often used for dramatic or comedic effect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsteɪdʒ/ /ˈhwɪspɝ/, /ˈwɪspɝ
British English
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /stˈeɪdʒ/ /wˈɪspɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN uh STAYJ WHIS-per
UK
IN uh STAYJ WIS-puh
Listen in Context
He said, in a stage whisper, 'Be careful!'
She told her friend, in a stage whisper, that she forgot her homework.
The children giggled when their teacher spoke in a stage whisper.
'He's always late,' she complained in a stage whisper so everyone could hear.