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How to Say "Whooping Cough"
🗣️ Step by Step
The first part 'whoop' sounds like 'whoop' as in 'surprise'. The second part 'ing' is pronounced like 'ing' in 'sing'. Finally, 'cough' rhymes with 'off' but starts with a hard 'c' sound.
⚠️ Common Mistake
People often pronounce 'whooping' as 'whooping' with a longer 'oo' sound, making it sound like 'whoopee'. They might also mispronounce 'cough' by sounding it out like 'cough' instead of the shorter, more clipped pronunciation.
💬 Example
The doctor confirmed that the child had whooping cough after a series of severe coughs.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Whooping Cough?
Whooping Cough is pronounced. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Whooping Cough hard to pronounce?
Whooping Cough is considered moderately difficult to pronounce.