Definitions
- Describing the sound made when liquid is expelled forcefully from the mouth. - Referring to speech that is interrupted or broken up by emotion or physical exertion. - Talking about a vehicle or machine that is struggling or failing to operate smoothly.
- Describing a high-pitched whistling sound made when breathing, often due to respiratory issues. - Referring to a sound made by a machine or object that is struggling to function properly. - Talking about a person's speech that is labored or difficult to understand.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe sounds.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a struggle or difficulty.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a machine or object that is not functioning properly.
What is the difference?
- 1Source: Splutter describes a sound made by liquid being expelled forcefully, while wheeze describes a sound made during breathing.
- 2Intensity: Splutter is often a short burst of sound, while wheeze can be a prolonged sound.
- 3Cause: Splutter can be caused by laughter or emotion, while wheeze is often caused by respiratory issues.
- 4Connotation: Splutter can have a positive connotation when describing laughter, while wheeze is often associated with illness or discomfort.
- 5Usage: Splutter is more commonly used to describe speech, while wheeze is more commonly used to describe breathing.
Remember this!
Splutter and wheeze are both words that describe sounds, but they differ in their source, intensity, cause, connotation, and usage. Splutter describes a sound made by liquid being expelled forcefully or speech that is interrupted or broken up by emotion or physical exertion. In contrast, wheeze describes a high-pitched whistling sound made during breathing or a sound made by a machine or object that is struggling to function properly.
