Utter/ˈʌtər/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Emotive Expression Used to express strong emotions, often in a dramatic or noticeable way. She uttered a scream that echoed through the house. Pro Tip 2/3Spoken Aloud Always implies that the words are spoken out loud, not thought or written. In the play, the character utters her secret thoughts. Pro Tip 3/3Rarely Chatter Often used for single statements or sounds, rather than continuous speech. He rarely utters more than a few words at meetings.