murmur

verb
UK /ˈmɜː.mə/
US /ˈmɝː.mɚ/

To speak very quietly so that it is hard to hear.

She murmured a few words into his ear.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A soft, low, continuous sound, like water flowing or leaves moving.

The murmur of the stream helped her fall asleep.

3. A quiet expression of complaint or dissatisfaction by a group of people.

There were murmurs of discontent among the workers.

4. An unusual sound made by the heart or another organ, heard by a doctor.

The doctor listened carefully and detected a heart murmur.