Word a Day
mumble
What does mumble mean?
mumble (verb): to speak unintelligibly or inaudibly; to fail to articulate.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use mumble in a sentence?
- Please try not to mumble so I can hear you better. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce mumble?
/ˈmʌmbəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Words related to mumble
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Test yourself: do you know “mumble”?
Tap an answer to check it. The same questions the app asks.
What does “mumble” mean?
to tire out; to wear out; to cause to be without any energy
Not quite: that's what exhaust means.
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
Not quite: that's what comply means.
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
Not quite: that's what cancel means.
to speak unintelligibly or inaudibly; to fail to articulate
Right! That's what “mumble” means.
Learn a word like “mumble” every day
Word a Day for iPhone quizzes you on a few new words a day and brings each one back for review at growing intervals. Free, no account, no ads.
Coming soon to the App Store