murmurs

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
  2. noun a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
  3. noun an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves

Synonyms

mutter, muttering, murmur, murmuring, murmuration, mussitation

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