Murmur

/mˈɜːmɐ/

/ˈmɝmɝ/

to murmur

to speak in a low, soft voice, often in a way that is difficult to hear or understand

to express discontent or complain about someone or something in a quiet, subdued manner

Murmur

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

a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant

a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

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

Example

Walking through the serene forest, they murmured words of appreciation for nature.

The audience began to murmur in anticipation as the performer took the stage.

As the waves lapped against the shore, the couple murmured sweet nothings to each other.

She murmured a lullaby to help her baby fall asleep.

Parents murmured about the school's decision to cancel the annual field trip due to budget constraints.

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