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In the story, the character used a mumble to show a feeling.
What does Mumble mean?
Mumble means to speak quietly and not clearly.
Dictionary definition
To speak quietly and not clearly.
Example sentences
Mumble in a sentence
medium
Our class discussed how the word mumble describes body movement in a scene.
hard
The passage used mumble to help readers understand the character's reaction without long explanation.
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What does mumble mean?
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Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to mumble?
Mutter is close in meaning to mumble.
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Which word or phrase is a contrast for mumble?
Speak Clearly contrasts with mumble.
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Mumble
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mum · buhl · strongest beat: mum
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WordMumble.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningMumble means to speak quietly and not clearly.
ExampleExample: In the story, the character used a mumble to show a feeling.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- mum · buhl
- Strongest beat
- mum
- Ending
- buhl
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mum.
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Synonyms
Words like Mumble
Antonyms
Opposite words
speak clearlyCan be used as a contrast for mumble in some contexts.
enunciateCan be used as a contrast for mumble in some contexts.
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Word family
Mumble word family
Base word
mumble
verb
mumbles
Speaks unclearly.
verb
mumbling
Speaking unclearly.
verb
mumbled
Spoke unclearly.
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Hint for students
Mumble means to speak quietly and unclearly.
Common mix-up
Mumble is not the same as whisper. A whisper is very quiet on purpose; mumbling is unclear and hard to understand.
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Write one sentence that shows mumble without using the word mumble. Example: Ravi looked down and spoke so softly that no one could understand the words. Clue words: looked down, softly, no one could understand Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show quiet, unclear speech?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Please do not mumble; speak clearly so I can hear you." Why does mumble fit better than shout?
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