How to pronounce murmurous
Say it like MUR-muh-rus. Murmurous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- muh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Murmurous 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of murmurous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-muh-rus.
What does murmurous mean?
- Low, indistinct (of a sound); reminiscent of a murmur.
Where does murmurous come from?
From murmur + -ous.
Questions about saying murmurous
How do you pronounce murmurous?
Say MUR-muh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝmərəs/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːmərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in murmurous?
Murmurous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · muh · rus.
Is murmurous 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 /ˈmɜːmərəs/ (MUR-muh-rus).