# murmur

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #32,091

## Definitions
1. Any low, indistinct sound, like that of running water.
2. Soft indistinct speech.
3. The sound made by any condition which produces a noisy, or turbulent, flow of blood through the heart.
4. A muttered complaint or protest; the expression of dissatisfaction in a low muttering voice; any expression of complaint or discontent.

## Etymology
From Middle English murmur, murmor, murmour, from Old French murmure (modern French murmure), from Latin murmur (“murmur, humming, muttering, roaring, growling, rushing etc.”).

## Easily confused with
- **murder** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/murder-vs-murmur)

## Common misspellings (9)
`mmurmur`, `mrumur`, `mumrur`, `murmmur`, `murmru`, `murmurr`, `murrmur`, `murumr`, `umrmur`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/murmur