ˈɹʌsəl ˈ(h)wɪspə ˈ(h)wɪspɚ ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ making a low continuous indistinct sound like murmuring waves susurrant voices speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind