What part of speech is whispering?

"Whispering" can be a few different parts of speech depending on how it's used in a sentence:

* Verb: When describing the action of speaking softly.

* Example: "The children were whispering secrets to each other."

* Noun: When referring to the act of whispering itself.

* Example: "The whispering in the library was distracting."

* Adjective: When describing something as quiet or secretive.

* Example: "The whispering wind rustled the leaves."

So, the answer is it depends on the context!