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whisper vs whispering

whispering vs whisper

whisper and whispering both are nouns.

whisper is not an adjective while whispering is an adjective.

whisper is a verb but whispering is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whisper Yes No Yes No
whispering Yes Yes No No
As nouns, whisper and whispering are synonyms defined as:
  • whisper and whispering: speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
Other synonyms of whisper include susurration, voicelessness.
As nouns, whisper and whispering are synonyms defined as:
  • whisper and whispering: a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
Other synonyms of whisper include rustle, rustling.
whisper (noun) whispering (noun)
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
whisper (adjective) whispering (adjective)
making a low continuous indistinct sound
whisper (verb) whispering (verb)
speak softly; in a low voice
Difference between whisper and whispering

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