Speech Therapy Vocabulary

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'muffled' describes a sound that is not clear or loud because it is being blocked or obstructed

• The sound of the thunder was muffled by the thick walls of the castle.
• I could hear my mom talking on the phone, but her voice sounded muffled.
• I tried to listen in on their conversation, but it was all muffled, couldn't make out a thing.
• Her emotions were muffled by years of suppression, making it hard for her to express herself freely.

noun The vertical groove between the base of the nose and the border of the upper lip.

• The philtrum is the vertical groove between the base of the nose and the border of the upper lip.
• I noticed a small dimple in her philtrum when she smiled.
• His philtrum is like a little valley on his face.
• The philtrum is often referred to as the 'cupid's bow' because of its shape.

noun a mark or symbol used in writing or printing to indicate where the stress should be placed in a word