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He began to mutter when he could not find his notes.
What does Mutter mean?
Mutter means to speak quietly and unclearly.
Dictionary definition
to speak in a low, unclear voice, often because of worry or annoyance.
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Mutter in a sentence
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The character's mutter showed that she was unsure what to say next.
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Writers sometimes use mutter to show emotion without stating it directly.
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WordMutter.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningMutter means to speak quietly and unclearly.
ExampleExample: He began to mutter when he could not find his notes.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- mut · er
- Strongest beat
- mut
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mut.
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Mutter word family
Base word
mutter
verb
muttered
Past-tense form of mutter.
verb
muttering
Present participle form of mutter.
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