whisper — to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɪspər/
Korean meaning: 속삭이다, 귓속말하다
Korean pronunciation: **위**스퍼
Example Sentences
- The librarian whispered 'Shhh!' so loudly that everyone heard her.
- He whispered the answer during the exam, thinking he was being sneaky.
- The wind whispered through the trees on that peaceful evening.
whisper
VERB//ˈwɪspər//
to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
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Origin
고대 영어 'hwisprian'에서 유래되었으며, 바람이 부는 소리를 모방한 의성어에서 발전했습니다. 게르만어족의 공통 어근을 가지고 있어 독일어 'wispern'과도 유사합니다.
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“The librarian whispered 'Shhh!' so loudly that everyone heard her.”
“He whispered the answer during the exam, thinking he was being sneaky.”
“The wind whispered through the trees on that peaceful evening.”
“My stomach whispered for food, but then it started shouting.”
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