MURMUR

(noun) a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
synonyms : murmur vowel
In phonetics, the schwa is called a murmur as it is an unstressed, neutral middle vowel. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
synonyms : grumble , grumbling , murmuring , mutter , muttering
The children muttered when the teacher gave them another homework assignment. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
synonyms : murmuration , murmuring , mussitation , mutter , muttering
They could hear the priest’s mutter as he conducted the religious ceremony. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves
synonyms : cardiac murmur , heart murmur
The cardiologist conducted an examination to study the murmur of his patient's heart. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
"she grumbles when she feels overworked"
synonyms : croak , gnarl , grumble , mutter
(verb) speak softly or indistinctly
"She murmured softly to the baby in her arms"

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