Stuttering: meaning, definitions and examples

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stuttering

 

[ หˆstสŒtษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

communication difficulty

Stuttering is a speech disorder characterized by interruptions in the flow of speech. It often involves repetition of sounds, syllables, or words. Stuttering can also include prolongation of sounds or blocking of airflow. It may be accompanied by physical manifestations such as facial grimaces or tension in the body.

Synonyms

speech disorder, speech impediment, stammering

Examples of usage

  • He tends to stutter when he is nervous.
  • She struggles with stuttering, especially when speaking in public.
Context #2 | Noun

speech disorder

Stuttering is a common speech disorder that affects the fluency of speech. It can manifest as repetitions, prolongations, or blocks in speech sounds. Stuttering can vary in severity and may impact an individual's ability to communicate effectively.

Synonyms

speech disorder, speech impediment, stammering

Examples of usage

  • His stuttering became more pronounced under stress.
  • The therapist helped her manage her stuttering through speech exercises.

Translations

Translations of the word "stuttering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gagueira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเค•เคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stottern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gagap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั—ะบะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jฤ…kanie siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅƒ้Ÿณ (ใใคใŠใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bรฉgaiement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tartamudeo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kekemelik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง๋”๋“ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู„ุนุซู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koktรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koktanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃๅƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jecljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะบะตัˆั‚ะตะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ™แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™kษ™lษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tartamudeo

Etymology

The origins of stuttering are complex and not fully understood. It is believed to involve a combination of genetic, neurological, and environmental factors. Stuttering has been documented throughout history, with references dating back to ancient civilizations. Over the centuries, various theories and treatments have been proposed to address stuttering, reflecting changing attitudes towards speech disorders.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,900, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.