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whisper in Malay

bisikan

UK/ˈ(h)wɪspə//ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/

whisper in Malay: bisikan, bisik-bisik, desas-desus, bisik. In English, whisper means the act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially without vibration of the vocal cords; the sound thus produced.

Malay words for whisper

act of speaking in a quiet voice
bisikan
rumor
bisik-bisik, desas-desus
talk in a quiet voice
bisik, berbisik

English meaning of whisper

  1. noun The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially without vibration of the vocal cords; the sound thus produced.
  2. noun A rumor.
  3. noun A faint trace or hint (of something).
  4. noun A low rustling sound, like that of the wind in leaves.

Full definition of whisper

whisper in a sentence

  • I spoke in a near whisper.
  • There are whispers of rebellion all around.
  • The soup had just a whisper of basil.

Synonyms of whisper

whisper in other languages

Questions about whisper in Malay

What is the meaning of whisper in Malay?
Whisper in Malay is bisikan, bisik-bisik, desas-desus, bisik.
Apakah maksud whisper dalam bahasa Melayu?
Whisper: bisikan, bisik-bisik, desas-desus, bisik.
What does whisper mean in English?
Whisper means the act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially without vibration of the vocal cords; the sound thus produced.

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