Why does it sound like people are mumbling?

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June 18, 2025

As we age, we lose our high-pitch hearing, which is the clarity of speech. People can sound less clear, and we can think that they are mumbling. If you have high-pitch hearing loss, it becomes harder to hear people at a distance, if they turn away from us, or even if they’re not looking directly at us. If you find that people seem to mumble, it’s a good idea to check if it’s your hearing. Book an appointment with us today

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Why does it sound like people are mumbling?

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April 17, 2023
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