Child Language Development

noun a low, indistinct, or inarticulate sound

verb to speak in a low, indistinct manner, often with the mouth partly closed

• The speaker began to mumble as he struggled to remember his speech.
• I couldn't hear what she was saying because she was mumbling.
• Stop mumbling and speak clearly so I can understand you.
• The wind mumbled through the trees, creating a soothing sound.

noun the study of the sounds of a language, including their distribution and patterns

• The study of phonology is crucial in understanding the sound system of a language.
• Learning about phonology can help you improve your pronunciation.
• I never really understood all that phonology stuff in language class.
• Just like how phonology analyzes sounds, we can analyze the different tones in a conversation.

verb to make a high-pitched noise, especially in pain or excitement

• The dog was yelping loudly in the park, drawing the attention of passersby.
• I could hear my neighbor's dog yelping all night long.
• Stop yelping about it and just deal with the situation.
• Her yelping complaints were like nails on a chalkboard to him.