Stammered: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฃ๏ธ
stammered
[ หstรฆmษrd ]
speech difficulty
Stammered refers to the act of speaking with involuntary pauses, repetition of sounds, or blocks that disrupt the flow of speech. It is often associated with a speech disorder known as stuttering, where the individual finds it challenging to speak smoothly and may exhibit visible struggle while trying to articulate words.
Synonyms
faltered, hesitated, stuttered.
Examples of usage
- He stammered through his speech in front of the crowd.
- She stammered when asked to read aloud.
- Despite his confidence, he stammered during the interview.
- The child stammered when he got nervous.
Translations
Translations of the word "stammered" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gaguejou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคเคฒเคพเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช stotterte
๐ฎ๐ฉ tergagap
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐัะบะฝัะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ jฤ kaล
๐ฏ๐ต ใฉใใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท balbutiait
๐ช๐ธ tartamudeรณ
๐น๐ท kekelemek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฌ์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุนุซู
๐จ๐ฟ koktal
๐ธ๐ฐ koktal
๐จ๐ณ ็ป็ปๅทดๅทด่ฏด
๐ธ๐ฎ zastokal
๐ฎ๐ธ stammaรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตะบััะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแ แขแงแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษkษlษdim
๐ฒ๐ฝ tartamudeรณ
Etymology
The word 'stammer' originates from the Middle English 'stommer', which is related to the Old English 'stamian', meaning to make a noise or stammer. It is believed to have Proto-Germanic roots in the term '*stamลnฤ ', meaning to move unsteadily. Over the years, the term evolved to describe the speech disorder characterized by disruptions in the flow of speech. In the 18th century, the term became more specifically associated with stuttering, a speech impediment. The diagnosis and understanding of stammering have developed significantly, incorporating various therapies to help individuals manage or overcome their speech difficulties.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,001, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17998 subjugation
- 17999 spool
- 18000 commoner
- 18001 stammered
- 18002 timidity
- 18003 anthrax
- 18004 unavoidably
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