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murmur

How many syllables in murmur?

  2 syllables

Divide murmur into syllables:   mur-mur
Stressed syllable in murmur:   mur-mur
How to pronounce murmur:   mur-mer
How to say murmur:

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Synonyms for murmur


1 syllable
  • buzz
  • grunt
  • hum
  • drone
  • hiss
2 syllables
  • gurgle
  • mumble
  • whisper
  • low sound
  • mutter
3 syllables
  • speak softly
  • talk softly
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What rhymes with murmur

2 syllables
  • firmer
  • wormer
  • termer
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