stage whisper
stage whisper · stage whispers · stage whispered · stage whispering
To perform a stage whisperTo perform a stage whisper.
UK/ˈsteɪdʒ ˈwɪs.pə/US/ˈsteɪdʒ ˈwɪs.pɚ/
Meaning
1 sensesTo perform a stage whisper.
There is some evidence to suggest that in whispered speech, particularly stage whispered speech, the larynx is raised appreciably.
Origin
stage + whisperstage + whisper
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Forms
stage whispers, stage whispering, stage whispered, stage whispered| Base form | stage whisper · to stage whisper |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | stage whispers |
| Present participle | stage whispering |
| Past simple | stage whispered |
| Past participle | stage whispered |
regular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle