When Muriel speaks, she often mumbles, slurs, or abbreviates words, making it hard for her audience to understand her. Muriel has problem with

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Muriel's difficulties with mumbling, slurring, and abbreviating words suggest that she has a problem with articulation, which refers to the physical movements involved in speaking and enunciating words clearly. While pronunciation (A) also involves speaking words clearly, it usually refers to the correct pronunciation of specific sounds or words. Inflection (B) and variation (C) relate more to the tone or style of speech, rather than the clarity of the words themselves.

When Muriel Speaks, She Often Mumbles, Slurs, or Abbreviates Words