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How to pronounce murmuration in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms murmur, murmuring, mussitation, mutter, muttering
Type of sound
Derivation murmur

Examples of murmuration

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A murmuration of starlings fills the air over Gretna, in Dumfries and Galloway.
From the independent.co.uk
A murmuration of starlings is seen in the sky as the sun sets above Gretna, Scotland.
From the washingtonpost.com
A murmuration of starlings signal winter is on its way.
From the guardian.co.uk
Whatever else one can say about these bird they do amaze if one is fortunate enough to witness a murmuration.
From the guardian.co.uk
A flock of starlings is called a murmuration.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The repeat motif of a murmuration of swallows is especially beautiful, reflecting humanity in the midst of atrocity for each of the couples.
From the morningstaronline.co.uk
More examples
  • Mutter: a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech