stuttering

Meanings

• noun

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

  - "John stutters when he speaks."
  - "Stuttering is a common problem for some people."
  - "Mary's brother has a severe stutter."

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Synonyms

stammer , stammering

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stuttering
uttering , buttering , guttering

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Variants

List of all variants of stuttering that leads to same result
stuttering , stutterings , stutter , stuttered , stutterer , stutterers , stutters

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Etymology

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

The term 'stuttering' comes from the Old English word 'stotan,' which means 'to stammer.'

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Approximately 1% of the population stutters.

2. Stuttering can begin at any age, even in adulthood.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

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

2. Neurogenic Disorders: Stuttering is often considered a neurogenic disorder, meaning it is caused by damage or abnormalities in the nervous system.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Stuttering has been a topic of interest in literature and art, with famous works such as 'The King's Speech' and 'My Brother Stutters' providing insights into the lives of people with this condition.

How to Memorize "stuttering"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone repeating the same sound or word over and over again while speaking.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stuttering' with the image of someone struggling to speak.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stammering Speech Trouble Understood' to remember the definition of stuttering.

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