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Verbs of Verbal Action - Verbs for Vocalizing

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to vocalizing such as "whisper", "utter", and "mumble".

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Categorized English Verbs of Verbal Action
to whisper

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

Ex: The students often whisper during the silent reading time. 
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to murmur
to murmur
[Verb]

to speak in a low, soft voice, often in a way that is difficult to hear or understand

Ex: She murmured a lullaby to help her baby fall asleep. 
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to mumble
to mumble
[Verb]

to speak in a low or unclear voice, often so that the words are difficult to understand

Ex: He tends to mumble when he's nervous, making it challenging to follow his speech. 
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to mutter
to mutter
[Verb]

to speak in a way that is not clear or easily heard

Ex: He muttered a response, and I couldn't quite catch what he said. 
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to vocalize

to produce sounds or words with one's voice

Ex: In the recording studio, the artist took multiple attempts to vocalize the lyrics with the perfect emotional intensity. 
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to iterate

to repeat or perform something again, often to make it clearer, better, or to emphasize specific points

Ex: During the presentation, the speaker iterated the main points for clarity. 
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to utter
to utter
[Verb]

to make audible sounds without necessarily forming clear or meaningful words

Ex: In pain, she uttered a loud cry for help. 
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to articulate

to pronounce or utter something in a clear and precise way

Ex: It's important for public speakers to articulate their words effectively to engage the audience. 
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to pronounce

to say the sound of a letter or word correctly or in a specific way

Ex: She pronounces each word with clarity during the language class. 
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to mispronounce

to say a word or words incorrectly, especially with regards to the proper pronunciation

Ex: During the presentation, she accidentally mispronounced the name of the company she was discussing. 
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to enounce

to pronounce words clearly and correctly

Ex: The teacher enounced each syllable carefully to help the students understand the correct pronunciation. 
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to enunciate

to clearly and correctly articulate words

Ex: The news anchor is trained to enunciate every word to ensure the audience comprehends the information. 
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to rave
to rave
[Verb]

to talk rapidly and incoherently, making it hard for others to understand what is being said

Ex: The artist raved about their creative process, describing it in a feverish, almost delirious manner. 
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to babble
to babble
[Verb]

to make random, meaningless sounds

Ex: The baby babbled happily, creating a stream of adorable but unintelligible sounds. 
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to gibber
to gibber
[Verb]

to speak rapidly and unintelligibly, often producing meaningless sounds

Ex: In his delirium, the feverish patient began to gibber, making it difficult for the medical staff to understand his condition. 
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to jabber
to jabber
[Verb]

to talk rapidly and excitedly, often in a senseless manner

Ex: The children jabbered excitedly about the upcoming school field trip, making it hard for the teacher to get their attention. 
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to let out

to make a sudden, uncontrolled vocal sound as a reaction to an emotion

Ex: The injured child let out a piercing scream of pain, alerting their parents to their distress. 
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to maunder

to talk continuously and aimlessly

Ex: The politician maundered through his speech, failing to address any of the pressing issues facing the community. 
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to exclaim

to shout or speak suddenly and strongly, often expressing a strong emotion

Ex: She exclaimed with delight, her voice filled with excitement and surprise. 
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to call
to call
[Verb]

(of a bird or an animal) to produce a characteristic sound

Ex: The peacock called in the early morning to attract a female. 
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to call out

to shout something

Ex: He called out in excitement. 
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to sigh
to sigh
[Verb]

to release a long deep audible breath, to express one's sadness, tiredness, etc.

Ex: As he watched the sunset, he sighed, feeling a sense of peace and satisfaction. 
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to stutter

to speak with involuntary repetitive sounds or interruptions in the flow of speech

Ex: When asked to speak in front of the class, he began to stutter due to nervousness. 
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to recite
to recite
[Verb]

to say something from memory, such as a poem or speech

Ex: The student recites the multiplication table in class. 
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to chant
to chant
[Verb]

to say words or phrases repeatedly and in a rhythmic manner

Ex: The crowd began to chant slogans during the demonstration, expressing their collective message. 
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to purr
to purr
[Verb]

to talk in a low, soft voice, particularly to express contentment or to convey seductive charm

Ex: When she confessed her feelings for him, her voice trembled with emotion, soft and purring with vulnerability. 
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