“Susurration” is one of the most satisfying and soothing words in the English language. It’s onomatopoetic — the “s” and “sh” sounds of the word echo the meaning. A susurration is a whispering, murmuring sound. It comes from the Latin “susurrare,” meaning “to whisper.” It might be the sound of rainfall or wind whipping through leaves. Anything with a low, rustling sound can be a susurration. You might also see the similar word “susurrus,” which is borrowed from the Latin noun, meaning “whisper.”