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mumble

/ˈmʌmbl/
mum · ble ˈmʌm · bl
English Definition
v. to speak quietly and not clearly
中文释义
咕哝,含糊地说
Significado en Español
murmurar, farfullar
한국어 뜻
중얼거리다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lẩm bẩm, nói lí nhí
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Example Sentence

He mumbled an apology under his breath.

他小声嘟囔着道了歉。

Synonyms
mutter murmur slur
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “mumble”:

  1. A mutter
  2. B shout
  3. C proclaim
  4. D announce
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A — mutter. “mumble” means v. to speak quietly and not clearly

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

He began to ______ his answer so softly that no one could hear a word.

  1. A shout
  2. B mumble
  3. C yell
  4. D announce
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B — mumble. “mumble” means v. to speak quietly and not clearly

Common questions about “mumble”

What does “mumble” mean?

mumble — v. to speak quietly and not clearly. In Chinese: 咕哝,含糊地说.

How do you pronounce “mumble”?

mumble is pronounced /ˈmʌmbl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mum · ble.

How do you use “mumble” in a sentence?

He mumbled an apology under his breath. (他小声嘟囔着道了歉。)

What are synonyms for “mumble”?

mutter, murmur, slur — all close in meaning to mumble (v. to speak quietly and not clearly).

Is “mumble” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. mumble appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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