How Do You Spell WHINNY?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪni] (IPA)

The word "whinny" is spelled as /ˈwɪni/. The opening sound is a voiceless labiovelar approximant /ʍ/ followed by a short /ɪ/ sound. The second syllable contains the voiced dental nasal /n/. The final sound is another voiceless labiovelar approximant /ʍ/ which is relatively rare in English. "Whinny" is a verb that refers to the soft, high-pitched sound that horses make. Accurate spelling is important for effective communication and to prevent confusion with similar-sounding words such as "whiny".

WHINNY Meaning and Definition

1. Whinny is a verb that describes the distinctive high-pitched sound made by a horse, usually through its nostrils, as a means of communication. This vocalization is a characteristic noise produced when a horse exhales sharply, resulting in a nasal, somewhat musical tone. The whinny is recognized as a form of equine expression, conveying a range of emotions and intentions.

   This sound can serve as a greeting between horses, expressing happiness or excitement upon recognizing a familiar individual. Likewise, it can be a call for attention or an indication of anticipation, such as when the horse is awaiting feeding time or the presence of their human caretaker. On the other hand, a whinny can also indicate fear, distress, or agitation. Horses may emit this vocalization in response to a perceived threat, presence of an unknown object or animal, or when feeling discomfort or pain.

   The whinny is a natural form of vocalization that has been observed in domesticated horses as well as their wild counterparts. It carries significance within equine communication, serving as a tool for social interaction and survival. As such, horse owners and equestrians often develop the ability to recognize and interpret different variations of the whinny, aiding in their understanding of horse behavior and needs.

2. • To neigh.

   • Abounding in whin-bushes.

   • To neigh or cry like a horse or foal.

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

Top Common Misspellings for WHINNY *

• whinney 30.7692307%
• winny 15.3846153%
• whinnie 7.6923076%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for WHINNY

• whinner
• whink
• vinny
• whiteny
• whtney
• whinery
• wheny
• whien
• whtiney
• whind
• whitny
• whinch
• whinne
• whinig
• whenn
• whicn
• whichy
• whinin
• winney
• whinnig
• winne
• whinge
• henny
• phonny
• winng
• rhinna
• winni
• winnf
• hinny
• rhinny
• whangy
• wrenny
• whinok
• whinoc
• winngy
• whonn
• winnz
• whinily
• whinnery
• whinnye
• rhinnya
• Whiboy
• whiepy
• Whiddy
• whincy
• Hinnm
• Phinny
• Fhinni

Etymology of WHINNY

The word "whinny" is derived from Middle English "whinien" or "whynnyen", which originated from Old English "hwinsian". In Old English, "hwinsian" meant "to neigh like a horse". The word ultimately traces back to the Proto-Germanic root "hwinsan", which signifies "to whinny" or "to neigh". This term can also be connected to the Old Norse word "hvínsa", meaning "to whinny" as well.

Similar spelling words for WHINNY

• whin,
• whine,
• whiny,
• whiney,
• when.

Plural form of WHINNY is WHINNIES

Conjugate verb Whinny

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have whinnied

you would have whinnied

he/she/it would have whinnied

we would have whinnied

they would have whinnied

I would have whinny

you would have whinny

he/she/it would have whinny

we would have whinny

they would have whinny

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been whinnying

you would have been whinnying

he/she/it would have been whinnying

we would have been whinnying

they would have been whinnying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would whinny

you would whinny

he/she/it would whinny

we would whinny

they would whinny

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be whinnying

you would be whinnying

he/she/it would be whinnying

we would be whinnying

they would be whinnying

FUTURE

I will whinny

you will whinny

he/she/it will whinny

we will whinny

they will whinny

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be whinnying

you will be whinnying

he/she/it will be whinnying

we will be whinnying

they will be whinnying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have whinnied

you will have whinnied

he/she/it will have whinnied

we will have whinnied

they will have whinnied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been whinnying

you will have been whinnying

he/she/it will have been whinnying

we will have been whinnying

they will have been whinnying

IMPERATIVE

you whinny

we let´s whinny

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to whinny

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was whinnying

you were whinnying

he/she/it was whinnying

we were whinnying

they were whinnying

PAST PARTICIPLE

whinnied

PAST PERFECT

I had whinnied

you had whinnied

he/she/it had whinnied

we had whinnied

they had whinnied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been whinnying

you had been whinnying

he/she/it had been whinnying

we had been whinnying

they had been whinnying

PRESENT

I whinny

you whinny

he/she/it whinnies

we whinny

they whinny

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am whinnying

you are whinnying

he/she/it is whinnying

we are whinnying

they are whinnying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

whinnying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have whinnied

you have whinnied

he/she/it has whinnied

we have whinnied

they have whinnied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been whinnying

you have been whinnying

he/she/it has been whinnying

we have been whinnying

they have been whinnying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it whinny

SIMPLE PAST

I whinnied

you whinnied

he/she/it whinnied

we whinnied

they whinnied