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shwa vs murmur

murmur vs shwa

shwa and murmur both are nouns.

shwa is not a verb while murmur is a verb.

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

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