stutter
to speak in such a way that the rhythm is interrupted by repetitions, blocks or spasms, or prolongations of sounds or syllables, sometimes accompanied by contortions of the face and body.
disordered speech production characterized principally by blocks or spasms interrupting the rhythm.
Origin of stutter
1synonym study For stutter
Other words from stutter
- stut·ter·er, noun
- stut·ter·ing·ly, adverb
- un·stut·tered, adjective
- un·stut·ter·ing, adjective
Words that may be confused with stutter
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British Dictionary definitions for stutter
/ (ˈstʌtə) /
to speak (a word, phrase, etc) with recurring repetition of consonants, esp initial ones
to make (an abrupt sound) repeatedly: the gun stuttered
the act or habit of stuttering
a stuttering sound
Origin of stutter
1Derived forms of stutter
- stutterer, noun
- stuttering, noun, adjective
- stutteringly, adverb
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Scientific definitions for stutter
[ stŭt′ər ]
A speech disorder characterized by spasmodic repetition of the initial consonant or syllable of words and frequent pauses or prolongation of sounds.
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