mutter

verb
UK: /ˈmʌtər/
US: /ˈmʌtər/

  1. To speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or complaining.

    1. He began to mutter, and I couldn't understand a word.
    2. She started to mutter something about being too tired to continue the project.

  2. To say something to yourself in a low voice that is hard to hear, often expressing disapproval.

    1. I heard him mutter something under his breath.
    2. As she walked away, he muttered a complaint about her unfair judgment.

Synonyms

grumble murmur complain whisper mumble
mutter noun

  1. A low, unclear sound, often expressing complaint or disapproval.

    1. I heard a mutter from the back of the room.
    2. There was a mutter of discontent when the announcement was made.

  2. A mumbled or barely audible utterance, expressing a private thought or feeling.

    1. His response was just a mutter, almost inaudible.
    2. The only sound was the quiet mutter of prayers from the congregation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mutter" in English means: To speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or complaining., To say something to yourself in a low voice that is hard to hear, often expressing disapproval..

The phonetic transcription of "mutter" is /ˈmʌtər/ in British English and /ˈmʌtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mutter": grumble, murmur, complain, whisper, mumble.

Example usage of "mutter": "He began to mutter, and I couldn't understand a word.". More examples on the page.