Meaning, in detail
A susurrus is a quiet sound of murmuring, whispering or rustling. It can evoke leaves moving together, low voices or a soft continuous noise rather than one sharp sound.
The word is especially useful in descriptive writing because it combines volume and texture. It suggests an audible background that remains gentle, not complete silence and not a loud disturbance.
Pronunciation
soo-SUR-uhs
IPA transcription or a simplified reading guide. Pronunciation can vary with accent.Where does it come from?
Latin susurrus names a hum or whisper. English retains a form close to the Latin word.
Use it in a sentence
A susurrus of leaves accompanied the walk through the garden.
The susurrus of conversation faded as the lights went down.Original examples written for Puzzoria.
Did you know?
The repeated s sounds make the word particularly apt in a sentence about soft noise. That is a useful sound association, even without treating it as proof of a particular historical origin.