stutter

[ˈstʌtər]

stutter Definition

  • 1to speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions of sounds, syllables, or words
  • 2a speech disorder characterized by involuntary pauses or repetitions of sounds, syllables, or words

Using stutter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stutter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He stutters when he gets nervous.

  • Example

    The child's stutter improved with therapy.

  • Example

    I have a slight stutter when I'm tired.

stutter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stutter

Antonyms for stutter

Phrases with stutter

  • a quick step or movement made by a person who is stuttering

    Example

    He took a stutter step before continuing his sentence.

  • a momentary inability to produce a sound or word while stuttering

    Example

    He experienced a stuttering block when trying to say his name.

  • a type of therapy that aims to reduce the severity of stuttering by teaching people to stutter in a more relaxed and controlled way

    Example

    Stuttering modification therapy has been shown to be effective for many people who stutter.

Origins of stutter

from Middle English 'stuteren', of imitative origin

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Summary: stutter in Brief

The verb 'stutter' [ˈstʌtər] refers to speaking with involuntary pauses or repetitions of sounds, syllables, or words. It can also refer to the speech disorder characterized by these symptoms. Examples include 'He stutters when he gets nervous.' and 'The child's stutter improved with therapy.' Synonyms include 'stammer,' while informal phrases include 'trip over words' and 'get stuck on words.'