Stutter

/ˈstʌɾɚ/ noun verb

A speech disorder characterised by stuttering.

Definition

  1. (noun) A speech disorder characterised by stuttering.
  2. (noun) One who stutters.
  3. (verb) To speak with a spasmodic repetition of vocal sounds. “He stuttered a few words of thanks.”
  4. (verb) To exhaust a gas with difficulty “The engine of the old car stuttered going up the slope. I was stuttering after the marathon.”

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Word stats

  • Stutter contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 7.

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What does Stutter mean?

A speech disorder characterised by stuttering.

How many letters are in Stutter?

Stutter has 7 letters.

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