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".

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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.

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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

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

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