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Noun murmur vowel has 1 sense
- murmur vowel, murmur - a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
--1 is a kind of schwa, shwa
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Murmur Vowel
Definition:
A murmur vowel refers to a vowel sound that is pronounced with an added breathy quality or a slight constriction of the vocal cords, resulting in a softer or more hushed sound.
Senses and Usages:
- Sense 1: In phonetics, a murmur vowel is a vowel pronounced with a breathy quality, often found in certain languages or dialects.
- Sense 2: In linguistics, a murmur vowel refers to a vowel produced by partially closing the vocal cords, also known as a voiced fricative vowel.
Sample Sentences:
Sense 1:
- She pronounced the word "like" with a murmur vowel, resembling the sound of a soft breeze.
- The murmur vowel in their regional dialect gave their speech a unique and melodic quality.
- Learning to distinguish murmur vowels from regular ones can be tricky for non-native speakers.
Sense 2:
- The phonetic transcription represented the murmur vowel with a special symbol indicating its breathy quality.
- Some Indian languages feature murmur vowels that add an extra element of subtlety to their pronunciation.
- During the study of phonology, the concept of murmur vowels is extensively discussed to understand speech patterns.
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