ˈɹʌsəl ˈ(h)wɪspə ˈ(h)wɪspɚ ˈ(h)wɪspə ˈ(h)wɪspɚ ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ speak softly; in a low voice speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind