12+ Words that rhyme with murmur

Murmur is a 2-syllable word with 12 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are burma, derma, squirmer. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of murmur

noun
  1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
  2. a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
  3. an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves

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2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "murmur" in lyrics

See how murmur is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Falling into a quick nostalgia, water bowelers from a shallow murmur"
    Atoms Family — Nuthin Really Happens
  • "and in former burma you'll nerver hear no murmur"
    Capital D — Culture of Terrorism
  • "heart murmur"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

burma
a mountainous republic in southeastern Asia on the Bay of Bengal; "much opium is grown in Myanmar"
derma
the deep vascular inner layer of the skin
hypoderma
in some classifications considered the type genus of the family Hypodermatidae: warble flies
squirmer
one who can't stay still (especially a child); "the toddler was a real wiggler on plane trips"
xeroderma
a mild form of ichthyosis characterized by abnormal dryness and roughness of the skin

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "murmur" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like burma, derma, squirmer create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "murmur" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with murmur?
Words that rhyme with murmur include: burma, derma, squirmer, hypoderma, xeroderma, scleroderma, firma, burmah, termor, wormer, and 2 more.
How many syllables does murmur have?
Murmur has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with murmur?
There are 12 words that rhyme with murmur: 12 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for murmur in a song?
The strongest rhymes for murmur in songwriting are burma, derma, squirmer. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with murmur?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with murmur include burma, derma, squirmer, hypoderma, xeroderma. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: burma, derma; 1-syllable: hypoderma, xeroderma. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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