Stuttering
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stuttering is a noun meaning An instance of stuttering.
Meaning
An instance of stuttering.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of stutter
- That stutters.
- (figuratively) Hesitant.
- A speech disorder in which the flow of speech is disrupted by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words or phrases, and by involuntary silent pauses or blocks in which the stutterer is unable to produce sounds.
Example Sentences
Relieved Chelsea halted their worst run of form since 1999 as a stuttering victory over Bolton gave the champions a first league win in seven matches
Word Forms
- stutterings
Synonyms for stuttering
Depending on context, synonyms include stammering.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stammering, inarticulate, unarticulate, faltering, halting, hesitant.
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