How to Pronounce Innocent Murmur
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Innocent Murmur Pronunciation
IN-oh-sent MUR-mer
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
IN
stress here
oh
sent MUR
mer
4 syllables
What is Innocent Murmur?
A heart murmur with no associated structural heart disease or hemodynamic significance; common in children and young adults, typically soft, short, and systolic, and does not require treatment.
Questions About Innocent Murmur
How do you pronounce 'innocent murmur'?
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Say it like this: IN-oh-sent MUR-mer. The stress falls on the first syllable of each word—IN (loud) and MUR (loud). Think of it like saying "IN-oh-sent" with a little bounce on that first syllable, then "MUR-mer" the same way.
Which syllable gets the stress in 'innocent murmur'?
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In "innocent," the stress is on the first syllable: IN-oh-sent. In "murmur," the stress is also on the first syllable: MUR-mer. A common mistake is stressing the middle syllable of "innocent" (in-NO-cent), but that's wrong—always stress the beginning.
How do you break 'innocent murmur' into syllables?
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"Innocent" breaks into four syllables: IN-oh-sent. "Murmur" breaks into two syllables: MUR-mer. So the full phrase has six syllables total: IN-oh-sent MUR-mer.
What does the word 'innocent' mean in 'innocent murmur'?
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In everyday English, "innocent" means "not guilty" or "harmless." In this medical term, it means the murmur is harmless and not a sign of serious heart disease. It's called "innocent" because it's not dangerous.
What does 'murmur' mean?
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A murmur is an extra sound the heart makes—like a soft whooshing or swishing noise. Think of it like a whisper instead of a normal heartbeat sound. "Murmur" comes from the Latin word meaning "to hum" or "to make a low sound."
What is an easy way to remember how to say 'innocent murmur'?
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Remember: both words start with a stress. Say "IN" loud, then "oh-sent" quietly. Then say "MUR" loud, then "mer" quietly. It's like two little drum hits: IN-murmur (quiet-quiet), MUR-murmur (quiet-quiet).
Are there other medical words that use 'murmur'?
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Yes! You might hear "heart murmur" (the general term for any extra heart sound) or "systolic murmur" (a murmur that happens during one part of the heartbeat). These all use "murmur" the same way: MUR-mer.
Can you use 'innocent murmur' in a sentence?
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Sure! Here's an example: "The doctor said the child has an innocent murmur, which means the heart is working normally." This shows how the term is used to describe a type of heart sound.