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How do you spell a whispering sound?

You can't spell a whispering sound!

Here's why:

* Sounds are not spelled: We use letters to represent sounds in written language, but sounds themselves are not made up of letters.

* Whispering is a manner of speaking: It's not a specific sound. You can whisper different words or phrases, and the sound will change depending on what you're saying.

Instead of spelling a whispering sound, you could:

* Describe it: "The wind whispered through the trees."

* Use onomatopoeia: "Shhh... the baby is sleeping."

* Use italics or boldface: *Whispering* or whispering to indicate a quiet voice in writing.

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