Meaning of the word stutter in English

What does stutter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stutter

US /ˈstʌt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈstʌt.ər/

Verb

to speak with difficulty, repeating sounds or words and often pausing before saying them

Example:
He tends to stutter when he's nervous.
The child began to stutter his name.

Noun

a tendency to stutter when speaking

Example:
He has had a slight stutter since childhood.
Her excitement caused a noticeable stutter in her speech.
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