stutter

Meanings

• noun

  A speech disorder characterized by repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, or words.

  - "John's stutter made it difficult for him to order food at the restaurant."
  - "Mary's brother has a severe stutter, which affects his communication skills."

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Synonyms

stammer , stammerer , stutterer , stammer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stutter
utter , mutter , clutter , butter

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. stutter (English) : speech disorder
   

2. stutter (Scots) : to push or shove
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. stutter (English) : speech disorder
   

2. stutter (Scots) : to push or shove
   

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Variants

List of all variants of stutter that leads to same result
stutter , stuttered , stutterer , stutterers , stuttering , stutters , stutter step , stutter-step , stutter-stepped , stutter-stepping , stutter-steps

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Forms

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stutters, stuttered, stuttering

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the word 'stutter' comes from the Old English word 'stotor,' which means 'hesitant, stammering, or uncertain.'

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 1% of the population stutters.

2. Stuttering is not a mental illness, but rather a neurological condition.

3. Some famous people who stutter include Marilyn Monroe and James Earl Jones.

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Related Concepts

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1. speech disorder: Stuttering is a type of speech disorder that affects the fluency and clarity of speech.

2. neurogenic stuttering: A type of stuttering caused by neurological conditions or injuries.

3. developmental stuttering: A type of stuttering that begins in childhood and persists into adulthood.

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Culture

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Stuttering has been a topic of interest in various forms of literature and art, including Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,' where the character Jim stutters. It has also been explored in music, such as in the song 'Stutter' by Mos Def.

How to Memorize "stutter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the repetition of sounds, syllables, or words in speech as a way to remember the concept of stuttering.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stutter' with the image of someone struggling to communicate due to a speech disorder.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sounds Tough Underneath To Repeat' to remember the meaning of stuttering.

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