Word domains of SPEAK

to stammer (AmE) /ˈstæm.ɚ/

to stutter (BrE) /ˈstʌt̬.ɚ/

- "Wh-when can we g-go?" she stammered.

to speak or say something with unusual pauses or repeated sounds, either because of speech problems or because of fear or nervousness

to slur

/slɜːr/

- Her speech was slurred but she still denied she was drunk.
- "I don't want to get up. It's too early" I slurred.

to pronounce words in a way that is not clear and words run together indistincly, losing their crisp boundaries. Usually because you are drunk, drugged, tired, or you are having a stroke

to lisp

/lɪsp/

- He has a slight lisp and is conscious of it.
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to pronounce "s" and "z" sounds like "th"

to shout

/ʃaʊt/

- “It’s too noisy in here!” she shouted.

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Pitch: Shriek > Scream > Yell > Shout

to speak with a very loud voice, often as loud as possible, usually when you want to make yourself heard in noisy situations, or when the person you are talking to is a long way away or cannot hear very well
Used to call out, communicate over distance, or speak loudly, often without negative emotion. + controlled

to yell

/jel/

- "You lied to me!" he yelled, offended.

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Pitch: Shriek > Scream > Yell > Shout

to shout words or make a loud noise, often when you want to get someone’s attention or because you are angry, excited, or in pain.
Similar to shouting but implies anger, frustration, or a need for immediate attention. + less controlled

to scream

/skriːm/

- She screamed when she saw the spider.
- Through the smoke, the rescuers could hear people screaming for help.

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Pitch: Shriek > Scream > Yell > Shout

to give a loud, high shout, because you are hurt, frightened, excited, etc.
A long, intense, high-pitched cry triggered by extreme fear, pain, excitement, or panic. Usually longer than a shriek. + involuntary

to shriek

/ʃriːk/

- We shrieked with laughter when we realized how stupid we'd been.

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Pitch: Shriek > Scream > Yell > Shout

to make short, loud, high cry, especially one produced suddenly as an expression of a powerful emotion, for example, when you are excited, frightened or in pain. Shrieks often imply a sharper, more shrill, or involuntary sound
A very high-pitched, shrill sound, often shorter than a scream, typical of a quick reaction to terror or surprise. + reactive

to whisper

/ˈwɪspər/

- She said it in a whisper so I presumed it wasn't common knowledge. "You see," she said, lowering her voice to a whisper, "he hasn't been well recently.

To speak very quietly, using your breath rather than your voice, so that only the person close to you can hear you (secrecy or intimacy). Whispering is generally clear despite being quiet.

to mumble

/ˈmʌm.bəl/

- She mumbled something about being too busy.
- The woman at the post office was mumbling when telling me about how to send a package and I couldn’t understand her.
- I tend to mumble when I'm deep in thought.

to speak (quietly) and in a way that is not clear so that the words are difficult to understand. The lips are barely moving. Usually associated with shyness, embarrassment, lack of confidence, tiredness, or distraction.

to mutter

/ˈmʌt̬.ɚ/

- The man kept looking at me on the bus and muttering something to his friend.
- I think my friends are talking about me behind my back. They are always looking at me and muttering something.

to speak quietly and in a low voice that is not easy to hear, often when you are annoyed or complaining about something/someone. Usually talking to oneself. Many times it involves speaking through clenched teeth.

to murmur

/ˈmɝː.mɚ/

- I murmured the answer to my friend so no one else could hear it.

(=whisper) to speak or say something very quietly so people cannot hear what they say. Usually the low hum of a crowd. It has a neutral or even pleasant quiality. It evokes calmness, intimacy.

to grunt

/ɡrʌnt/

- He pulled harder on the rope, grunting with the effort.
- When I told her what had happened she just grunted and turned back to her book.
- He hauled himself over the wall, grunting with the effort.

to make a short, low sound in your throat, especially to show that you are in pain, annoyed or not interested. It is a raw vocalisation.
Usually used to express: physical exertion (the effort of liftinh, pushing, or straining) - displeasure or reluctance - satisfaction (usually during sex)