How Do You Spell WHINE?

Pronunciation: [wˈa͡ɪn] (IPA)

The word "whine" is a verb that means to complain or to make a high-pitched sound. Its spelling can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The "w" is represented by the symbol /w/, which indicates a voiced labialized velar approximant. The "h" is silent and the "i" is pronounced as /aɪ/, which is a diphthong that combines the sounds of "ah" and "ee" together. The "n" is pronounced as /n/, which is a voiced alveolar nasal. So, the IPA transcription for "whine" is /waɪn/.

Meaning and Definition
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WHINE Meaning and Definition

  1. Whine is a verb that commonly refers to the high-pitched sound made by a person or animal, specifically when they complain or express dissatisfaction in a prolonged and annoying manner. It typically involves a continuous tone that is produced in a nasal or grating manner. The sound produced during whining is often used to express unhappiness, discontent, or dissatisfaction with a situation.

    Additionally, whine can also be used figuratively to describe a person's behavior when they excessively complain or express discontent in a whining tone. It signifies a state of constant dissatisfaction or annoyance, which can be perceived as annoying or grating to others.

    Furthermore, whine can be used as a noun to refer to the act or instance of whining. This could manifest in the form of either the sound produced while whining or the behavior of continuously complaining and expressing discontent. The noun form can also be extended to describe a high-pitched noise or tone produced by an inanimate object, such as a machine or appliance.

    Overall, whine is primarily associated with the act of complaining or expressing dissatisfaction in a continuous, high-pitched, and often irritating manner, whether in reference to a person, animal, or inanimate object.

  2. • To utter in plaintive drawling tones or cries; to complain in a mean or unmanly way.
    • A drawling plaintive tone of voice; mean or affected complaint.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of WHINE

The word "whine" can be traced back to the Old English word "hwīnan", which means "to make a hollow sound" or "to whiz". This word is related to the Old Norse word "hvīna", meaning "to whiz" or "to whistle". Over time, the meaning of "hwīnan" expanded to include a high-pitched, irritating sound, often associated with crying or complaining, which ultimately gave rise to our modern usage of the word "whine".

Idioms with the word WHINE

  • whine about sm or sth The idiom "whine about something or someone" refers to complaining or expressing dissatisfaction in an excessive or annoying manner about a particular person, situation, or thing. It implies a constant or repetitive expression of discontent or grumbling.
  • whine about The idiom "whine about" means to complain or express dissatisfaction about something in an annoying or excessive manner. It suggests unproductive or ceaseless complaining, often in a high-pitched or irritating tone.
  • whine sth out The idiom "whine sth out" refers to the act of complaining, moaning, or voicing grievances about something in a whiny or high-pitched manner. It suggests expressing dissatisfaction or frustration in a persistent and irritating way.

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Plural form of WHINE is WHINES

Conjugate verb Whine

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have whined
you would have whined
he/she/it would have whined
we would have whined
they would have whined
I would have whine
you would have whine
he/she/it would have whine
we would have whine
they would have whine

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been whining
you would have been whining
he/she/it would have been whining
we would have been whining
they would have been whining

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would whine
you would whine
he/she/it would whine
we would whine
they would whine

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be whining
you would be whining
he/she/it would be whining
we would be whining
they would be whining

FUTURE

I will whine
you will whine
he/she/it will whine
we will whine
they will whine

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be whining
you will be whining
he/she/it will be whining
we will be whining
they will be whining

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have whined
you will have whined
he/she/it will have whined
we will have whined
they will have whined

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been whining
you will have been whining
he/she/it will have been whining
we will have been whining
they will have been whining

IMPERATIVE

you whine
we let´s whine

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to whine

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was whining
you were whining
he/she/it was whining
we were whining
they were whining

PAST PARTICIPLE

whined

PAST PERFECT

I had whined
you had whined
he/she/it had whined
we had whined
they had whined

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been whining
you had been whining
he/she/it had been whining
we had been whining
they had been whining

PRESENT

I whine
you whine
he/she/it whines
we whine
they whine

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am whining
you are whining
he/she/it is whining
we are whining
they are whining

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

whining

PRESENT PERFECT

I have whined
you have whined
he/she/it has whined
we have whined
they have whined

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been whining
you have been whining
he/she/it has been whining
we have been whining
they have been whining

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it whine

SIMPLE PAST

I whined
you whined
he/she/it whined
we whined
they whined

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