word
susurrus
suh-SUR-us
səˈsɜːrəsListen
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Syllable breakdown
susurrus
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Dictionary meaning
A whispering or rustling sound.
History and origin
Latin — 'susurrare' (to murmur, rustle).
Examples
- The susurrus of wind through the beech trees made the whole forest feel alive.
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