How many syllables in whispered?

There are 2 syllables in the word whispered.

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Divide whispered into syllables:

whis · pered

How to pronounce whispered:

Definition of whispered:

whispered (verb):: to speak or say (something) very softly, using the breath instead of the vocal cords; to speak softly with little or no vibration of the vocal cords especially to avoid being overheard

Synonyms for whispered:

breathed

chirped

drawled

gasped

hard

intoned

mouthed

mumbled

murmured

muttered

purred

shouted

spluttered

sputtered

squeaked

surd

voiceless

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