How to Pronounce Murmured

To pronounce "murmured", say MURM-ur-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɜː.məd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmɜː.məd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “murmured”

"murmured" has 3 syllables: murm-ur-ed.

What does murmured mean?

verb

  1. To grumble; to complain in a low, muttering voice, or express discontent at or against someone or something.
  2. To speak or make low, indistinguishable noise; to mumble, mutter.

    “I couldn't hear the words; he just murmured a lot.”

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "murmured"?▾

"Murmured" has 3 syllables: murm · ur · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "murmured"?▾

The IPA transcription of "murmured" is /ˈmɜː.məd/.

What does "murmured" mean?▾

Murmured: To grumble; to complain in a low, muttering voice, or express discontent at or against someone or something.

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