Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tartamudo
noun
/tɑːrtəˈmuːdoʊ/
Definition
A person who has a speech disorder characterized by involuntary disruptions in the flow of speech.
Examples
- El niño es tartamudo, pero se comunica muy bien.
- Algunas personas son tartamudas desde la niñez.
- Es importante ser paciente con quienes son tartamudos.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who stutters, experiencing difficulty in the smooth production of speech, which may include repetition of sounds, prolongation of syllables, or interruptions in speech.
Synonyms
- fonoarticulador
- persona que tartamudea
- disfluido