stutters

/ˈstʌtərz/

noun

A speech disorder characterised by stuttering.

Examples :

"His stutters became more noticeable when he was nervous during his presentation. "

noun

One who stutters.

Examples :

"The speech therapist specializes in helping stutters improve their fluency. "

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verb

To speak with a spasmodic repetition of vocal sounds.

Examples :

"He stuttered a few words of thanks."

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verb

To exhaust a gas with difficulty

Examples :

"The engine of the old car stuttered going up the slope. I was stuttering after the marathon."

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Meanings

Examples :

"His stutters became more noticeable when he was nervous during his presentation. "

Examples :

"The speech therapist specializes in helping stutters improve their fluency. "

Examples :

"He stuttered a few words of thanks."

Examples :

"The engine of the old car stuttered going up the slope. I was stuttering after the marathon."

Related Words

disorder noun

Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.

marathon noun

A 42.195 kilometre (26 mile 385 yard) road race.

difficulty noun

The state of being difficult, or hard to do.

therapist noun

Someone who provides therapy, usually professionally.

spasmodic noun

A medicine for suppressing spasms.

characterised verb

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

stuttering verb

To speak with a spasmodic repetition of vocal sounds.

repetition noun

The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated.

stuttered verb

To speak with a spasmodic repetition of vocal sounds.

presentation noun

The act of presenting, or something presented

specializes verb

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

noticeable adjective

Capable of being seen or noticed.