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Vocabulary Entry
stutter
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A speech disorder characterized by repetitions or prolongations of sounds, syllables, or words.
Example Sentences
"His stutter made it difficult for him to speak in public."
"She has overcome her stutter with practice and therapy."
"The speech therapist specializes in helping children with stutters."
V
verb
To speak with pauses and repetitions due to a speech disorder or nervousness.
Example Sentences
"He tends to stutter when he is anxious."
"It's normal to stutter in stressful situations."
"She stuttered over her words during the presentation."