How to Pronounce Murmuring

To pronounce "murmuring", say MURM-ur-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

MURM-ur-ing

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"murmuring" has 3 syllables: murm-ur-ing.

What does murmuring 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.”

noun

  1. A sound that murmurs.

    “the murmurings of trees in the wind”

  2. A complaint against something.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "murmuring"?▾

"Murmuring" has 3 syllables: murm · ur · ing.

What does "murmuring" mean?▾

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

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