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murmur

noun verb

a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
M
Ends with
R
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant

noun

  1. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

noun

  1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

noun

  1. an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves

verb

  1. make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

    “she grumbles when she feels overworked”

verb

  1. speak softly or indistinctly

    “She murmured softly to the baby in her arms”

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Example Sentences

she grumbles when she feels overworked
She murmured softly to the baby in her arms

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