sussurrio

Italian

Etymology

From sussurrare +‎ -io (frequentative).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sus.surˈri.o/
• Rhymes: -io
• Hyphenation: sus‧sur‧rì‧o

Noun

sussurrio m (plural sussurrii)

1. prolonged, insistent whispering, murmuring
2. prolonged, insistent gurgling, babbling (of water)
3. prolonged, insistent rustling (of leaves etc.)
4. backbiting (malicious gossip)

Related terms

• sussurrare
• sussurro