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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    stutter stammer stumble falter hesitate stuttering splutter mumbling murmuring muttering jabbering gibbering spluttering stutter stammering stumbling faltering hesitating mumbling murmuring muttering jabber gibber lisper lisping lallation anarthria aphasia apraxia dysarthria dysphasia speechlessness incoherence inarticulateness ineloquence

    Meaning of Stutter

    The primary meaning of the word "stutter" is to speak with a stutter, which is a speech disorder characterized by the repetition or prolongation of sounds, syllables, or words, as well as interruptions or blockages in speech.

    Definitions

    • To speak with a stutter, characterized by the repetition or prolongation of sounds, syllables, or words, as well as interruptions or blockages in speech
    • A speech disorder marked by the repetition or prolongation of sounds, syllables, or words, as well as interruptions or blockages in speech
    • To utter words or sounds with difficulty, often characterized by repetition, prolongation, or interruption of sounds, syllables, or words

    Etymology of Stutter

    The word "stutter" has its roots in the Old English word "stuttorian", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "stut-', and the Proto-Indo-European root "stu-", both of which are imitative of the sound of stuttering
    The word "stutter" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe a speech disorder characterized by the repetition or prolongation of sounds, syllables, or words

    Example Uses

    • The child began to stutter when she was three years old, and her parents sought the help of a speech therapist
    • The actor's stutter added a unique touch to his portrayal of the character
    • The teacher tried to help the student overcome his stutter by practicing speech exercises with him

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    fluency eloquence articulateness coherence clarity precision correctness perfection smoothness flow continuity effortless natural spontaneous unhindered unobstructed uninterrupted clear distinct precise accurate correct

    Related Nouns

    speech language communication disorder impediment defect flaw weakness problem issue difficulty challenge obstacle barrier blockage interruption repetition prolongation hesitation pause silence muteness dumbness incoherence inarticulateness

    Related Verbs

    speak talk utter say express communicate convey articulate enunciate pronounce voice vocalize verbalize formulate phrase word phrase formulate convey transmit impart convey express communicate

    Related Adjectives

    speechless mute dumb incoherent inarticulate unintelligible unclear indistinct imperfect defective flawed weak hesitant stumbling stuttering faltering stumbling hesitant uncertain unclear ambiguous vague obscure confusing