murmur

/mˈɜːmɐ/

/ˈmɝmɝ/

to murmur

MAIN VERB

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

make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

synonyms : croak

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

synonyms : grumble

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

Examples

1. murmured Tess with a heavy heart.

2. Then people were murmuring.

3. he murmured.

4. Once he murmured, 'No family!