Definitions
- Describing speech that is unclear or muffled due to speaking with a full mouth. - Referring to someone who is talking incoherently or unintelligibly. - Talking about someone who is speaking softly or indistinctly.
- Referring to speech that is indistinct or unclear due to speaking too quietly or not enunciating properly. - Describing someone who is speaking in a low or inaudible voice. - Talking about someone who is speaking in a way that is difficult to understand or hear.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe speech that is unclear or difficult to understand.
- 2Both words can be used to describe someone who is speaking in a way that is hard to hear or comprehend.
- 3Both words can be used to describe someone who is not enunciating their words properly.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Maffle is caused by speaking with a full mouth, while mumble is caused by speaking too quietly or not enunciating properly.
- 2Volume: Maffle can still be spoken loudly, while mumble is always spoken quietly.
- 3Clarity: Maffle can still have some clarity, while mumble is often completely unintelligible.
- 4Connotation: Maffle can be seen as humorous or endearing, while mumble can be seen as frustrating or annoying.
- 5Usage: Maffle is less common than mumble and is often used in specific contexts, such as describing speech with a full mouth.
Remember this!
Maffle and mumble are synonyms that describe unclear or difficult-to-understand speech. However, the difference between the two is their cause and degree of clarity. Maffle is caused by speaking with a full mouth and can still have some clarity, while mumble is caused by speaking too quietly or not enunciating properly and is often completely unintelligible.
