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murmur
noun
verb
A schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
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ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)
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noun
A schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
noun
A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
noun
A low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
noun
An abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves
verb
Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
“She grumbles when she feels overworked”
verb
Speak softly or indistinctly
“She murmured softly to the baby in her arms”
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She grumbles when she feels overworked
She murmured softly to the baby in her arms
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