murmuring
pronunciation
How to pronounce murmuring in British English:
UK ['mɜ:mərɪŋ]
How to pronounce murmuring in American English:
US ['mɜmərɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
- a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
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- Adjective:
- making a low continuous indistinct sound
Word Origin
- murmuring (n.)
- late 14c., verbal noun from murmur (v.).
Example
- 1. Ignoring the unusual murmuring of the girl outside .
- 2. To make a continuous low , murmuring sound , as flowing water .
- 3. Spa di dang murmuring heart soul , buddha zen constant tone chime woke years .
- 4. L could hear diffuse murmuring coming from the next room .
- 5. And the idiotic pleasure of that husky voice murmuring my name .