Stutterer: meaning, definitions and examples

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stutterer

 

[ หˆstสŒtษ™rษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

speech disorder

A stutterer is an individual who experiences disruption in the normal flow of speech, often characterized by repetitions, prolongations, or blocks in sounds, syllables, or words. This speech condition affects the ability to communicate fluently and can result in frustration for both the speaker and the listener. Stuttering can arise in childhood but can persist into adulthood, impacting self-confidence and social interactions. Treatment and therapy are available to help manage the condition and improve speech fluency.

Synonyms

disfluent speaker, stammerer.

Examples of usage

  • The stutterer struggled during the presentation.
  • As a stutterer, he often felt misunderstood by his peers.
  • Therapy helped the stutterer communicate more effectively.
  • Many famous public figures were once stutterers but overcame their challenges.

Translations

Translations of the word "stutterer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gaguejador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคŸเค•เคฒ เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stotterer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bisu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั—ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jฤ…kaล‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅƒ้Ÿณ่€… (ใใคใŠใ‚“ใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bรฉgaiement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tartamudo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kekeleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง๋”๋“ฌ์ด (maldeureumi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูŽู„ุนู’ุซูู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koktavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koktavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃๅƒ่€… (kว’uchฤซ zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zabavljaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stampari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ’แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒฌแƒงแƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™ldirษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tartamudo

Etymology

The term 'stutterer' originates from the verb 'stutter', which comes from the Middle English 'stuttren', meaning to stammer or hesitate in speaking. The roots can be traced back to the Old English 'stutrian', which indicates a faltering speech pattern. The condition has been recognized since ancient times, with various societies noting its presence and offering different explanations ranging from supernatural to medical. Early interventions included physical remedies and elixirs, while contemporary approaches focus on speech therapy and psychological support. The understanding of stuttering has evolved considerably over the years, transforming from a stigmatized affliction to a condition recognized as requiring empathy and specialized treatment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,376, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.