Definitions
- Describing a low and indistinct speech that is difficult to hear or understand. - Referring to speaking in a grumbling or complaining tone. - Talking about speaking under one's breath or in a muffled voice.
- Describing a soft and quiet voice used to avoid being overheard. - Referring to speaking in a secretive or confidential manner. - Talking about speaking in a hushed tone, often in a private setting.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve speaking in a low volume.
- 2Both can be used to convey secrecy or confidentiality.
- 3Both can be used to avoid being overheard by others.
What is the difference?
- 1Volume: Muttered is slightly louder than whispered.
- 2Tone: Muttered has a grumbling or complaining tone, while whispered has a secretive or confidential tone.
- 3Purpose: Muttered is often used to express frustration or annoyance, while whispered is often used to convey a secret or private information.
- 4Clarity: Whispered is clearer and easier to understand than muttered.
- 5Setting: Whispered is often used in a private setting, while muttered can be used in both private and public settings.
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Remember this!
Muttered and whispered are both ways of speaking in a low volume. However, muttered has a grumbling or complaining tone and is often used to express frustration or annoyance, while whispered has a secretive or confidential tone and is often used to convey a secret or private information.
