6 Quiet “Said” Alternatives

Said is a solid and useful dialogue tag. But here are also other examples you can use from time to time:

“Don’t forget the keys, don’t forget the keys,” Dad murmured in his sleep.	Murmur	_{A low indistinct but often continuous sound, or a soft or gentle utterance.}
“I bet he was murdered,” a spy whispered to his friend in the murmur of the hall.	Whisper	_{To speak softly with little or no vibration of the vocal cords especially to avoid being overheard.}
“O-one moe,” the drunkard mumbled with his head on the bar.	Mumble	_{To utter words in a low confused indistinct manner.}
“Put it down,” Mum lowered her voice.	Lower one’s voice	_{Keep one’s voice quiet but speaking clearly.}
“Don’t let them see us, they’ll shoot,” the sentry muttered from the shadow.	Mutter	_{To utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed. Often to express anger or to complain.}
“You need rest now,” she hummed.	Hum	_{Make a low and soft sound.}