Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stutter
Verb
/ˈstʌtər/
Definition
To speak with involuntary pauses and repetitions of sounds or syllables.
Examples
- During his speech, he began to stutter, which made him feel anxious.
- She tried to speak clearly, but the excitement made her stutter.
- It’s important to be patient with someone who stutters.
Meaning
Stuttering is a speech disorder that disrupts the flow of words, causing the person to have trouble forming sentences smoothly.
Synonyms
- Falters
- Stammer
- Hesitate
