stutter

Definition

  • verb: to have a speech problem that causes you to repeat the beginning sound of some words
  • verb: to speak with involuntary disruption or blocking of speech (as by spasmodic repetition or prolongation of vocal sounds)
  • synonyms: stammer, stammerer, falter

Examples

  • He 'stuttered' [='stammered'] something that I didn't understand.

  • He has a 'stutter'. = He speaks with a 'stutter'. [=he stutters]

  • He had speech therapy for his 'stuttering'.

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