B1verb 3K

Mumble

🇬🇧 UK //ˈmʌmbəl// 🇺🇸 US //ˈmʌmbəl//

Meaning of Mumble

To speak in a quiet and unclear way, making it hard to hear.

In simple words: to speak quietly and unclearly

Mumble in a sentence

• He tends to mumble when he's nervous.
• Can you please stop mumbling and speak clearly?
• She always mumbles her answers during the test.
• I could barely hear him mumble something about the meeting.
• Stop mumbling; we need to hear your opinion.
• The child mumbled a few words before falling asleep.

How to use Mumble

Use 'mumble' when someone is speaking softly, often making it hard to understand. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but can sound informal compared to 'articulate'.

Grammar pattern

mumble + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'mumble' as a 'muffled' sound, like talking with your mouth full.

Related words

Collocations with Mumble

• mumble something
• mumble to oneself
• mumble under breath

Synonyms for Mumble

• murmur
• mutter
• grumble
• whisper

Opposites of Mumble

• articulate
• enunciate

Common mistakes with Mumble

• Confused with 'murmur' which means to speak softly, but has a more soothing connotation.
• Using 'mumble' in contexts requiring clarity, like formal presentations.
• Omitting the subject when using 'mumble', as it should always include one.

Frequently asked questions about Mumble

What does Mumble mean?

to speak quietly and unclearly

What is the definition of Mumble?

To speak in a quiet and unclear way, making it hard to hear.

How do you use Mumble in a sentence?

He tends to mumble when he's nervous.

Can you give another example of Mumble?

Can you please stop mumbling and speak clearly?

What are synonyms for Mumble?

Common alternatives include murmur, mutter, grumble, whisper.

What is the opposite of Mumble?

Opposite meanings include articulate, enunciate.

What words go with Mumble?

It commonly pairs with mumble something, mumble to oneself, mumble under breath.

What are common mistakes when using Mumble?

Confused with 'murmur' which means to speak softly, but has a more soothing connotation. Using 'mumble' in contexts requiring clarity, like formal presentations. Omitting the subject when using 'mumble', as it should always include one.

How do you pronounce Mumble?

US: //ˈmʌmbəl//, UK: //ˈmʌmbəl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Mumble?

Use 'mumble' when someone is speaking softly, often making it hard to understand. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but can sound informal compared to 'articulate'.

What CEFR level is Mumble?

"Mumble" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.