How to pronounce murmuring
Say it like MUR-muh-ring. Murmuring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- muh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Murmuring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of murmuring
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-muh-ring.
What does murmuring mean?
- present participle and gerund of murmur How to pronounce murmur
- A sound that murmurs.“the murmurings of trees in the wind”
- A complaint against something.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying murmuring
How do you pronounce murmuring?
Say MUR-muh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝmərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːmərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in murmuring?
Murmuring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · muh · ring.
Is murmuring pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɜːmərɪŋ/ (MUR-muh-ring).