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schwa vs murmur

murmur vs schwa

schwa and murmur both are nouns.

schwa is not a verb while murmur is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
schwa Yes No No No
murmur Yes No Yes No
As nouns, murmur is a hyponym of schwa; that is, murmur is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than schwa:
  • schwa: a neutral middle vowel; occurs in unstressed syllables
  • murmur: a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
Other hyponyms of schwa include murmur vowel.
schwa (noun) murmur (noun)
a neutral middle vowel; occurs in unstressed syllables a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
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
schwa (verb) murmur (verb)
speak softly or indistinctly
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
Difference between schwa and murmur

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