What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mumbler
Example
I couldn't understand what he was saying because he's such a mumbler. [mumbler: noun]
Example
She's a bit of a mumbler, so you have to listen carefully to understand her. [mumbler: noun]
mutterer
Example
He's a mutterer when he's angry, and it's hard to understand what he's saying. [mutterer: noun]
Example
She muttered something under her breath when she didn't get her way. [muttered: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mumbler and mutterer are not commonly used in everyday language, and there are other more common words to describe someone who speaks unclearly or in a low voice.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mumbler and mutterer?
Both mumbler and mutterer are informal words and are not appropriate for formal situations.
