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.
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The child's stutter improved with therapy.
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I have a slight stutter when I'm tired.
stutter Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with stutter
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
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.'
