Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A hesitation in speaking, in which there is a spasmodic and uncontrollable reiteration of the same syllable. See stammering.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun The act of one who stutters; -- restricted by some physiologists to defective speech due to inability to form the proper sounds, the breathing being normal, as distinguished from stammering.
  • adjective Apt to stutter; hesitating; stammering.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun A speech disorder in which the flow of speech is disrupted by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words or phrases, and by involuntary silent pauses or blocks in which the stutterer is unable to produce sounds.
  • noun An instance of stuttering.
  • verb Present participle of stutter.
  • adjective That stutters.
  • adjective figuratively Hesitant.

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Examples

  • My heart pounded to the rhythm of the word stuttering through my mind.

    Misconception Paul 2010

  • My heart pounded to the rhythm of the word stuttering through my mind.

    Misconception Paul 2010

  • And recently, researchers discovered what they identify as a stuttering gene, which would put to rest the idea that stuttering is a behavioral disorder.

    News & Politics 2010

  • And recently, researchers discovered what they identify as a stuttering gene, which would put to rest the idea that stuttering is a behavioral disorder.

    News & Politics 2010

  • In cultures that do not demonstrate a high level of concern for early mastery of speech, stuttering is rare; for example, a number of Native American tribes have no word to describe stuttering in their language, and no stuttering among them.

    For My F-Fellow St-Stutterers Con Chapman 2010

  • An evaluation for stuttering is the start of a journey, and just like any other new journey, the most difficult part is often the beginning.

    Evaluation and Therapy for Stuttering 2010

  • Remember that stuttering is episodic and situational.

    Resources for Healthcare Providers 2010

  • Private practices can involve the entire family, an important consideration in stuttering management.

    Where to Get Speech Therapy 2010

  • If you have any concerns about your child's speech, contact a speech-language pathologist who specializes in stuttering to discuss your fears.

    Tips for Parents 2010

  • If coverage for speech therapy for stuttering is denied, you should:

    Insurance Coverage 2010

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