Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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murmur | Yes | No | Yes | No |
schwa | Yes | No | No | No |
murmur (noun) | schwa (noun) |
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a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone | a neutral middle vowel; occurs in unstressed syllables |
a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant | |
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech | |
an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves |
murmur (verb) | schwa (verb) |
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speak softly or indistinctly | |
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath |