How Do You Spell STUTTER?

Pronunciation: [stˈʌtə] (IPA)

The word "stutter" is a bit tricky to spell, as it has a double "t" in the middle that can be easy to overlook. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈstʌtər/, which helps to break down the sounds it consists of. The first syllable starts with a "st" blend, followed by a short "u" vowel sound and a "t" consonant sound. The second syllable consists of a schwa sound, followed by another "t" consonant sound and an "er" sound in the end.

STUTTER Meaning and Definition

  1. Stutter, as a verb, refers to the speech disorder characterized by involuntary repetition, prolongation, or disruption of sounds, syllables, or words. Individuals who stutter experience interruptions in their normal fluency of speech, often accompanied by physical manifestations such as abnormal facial and body movements or tension. Stuttering can also manifest as frequent hesitations, pauses, or blocks that create difficulties in the expression of thoughts or ideas.

    As a noun, stutter refers to the act or instance of stuttering. It can also refer to a person who stutters, sometimes known as a stutterer.

    This communication disorder usually begins in childhood during the developmental stages of language acquisition. While the exact causes are not fully understood, it is believed to result from a combination of genetic, neurological, and environmental factors. Some children who stutter may eventually outgrow the condition, while others may continue to stutter into adulthood.

    There are various techniques and therapies available to manage and treat stuttering, including speech therapy, counseling, and behavioral interventions. Such interventions aim to improve fluency, reduce anxiety, and enhance communication skills.

    In a broader context, the term "stutter" can also be used figuratively to denote a disruption or interruption in any process or system, not exclusively limited to speech.

  2. To enunciate certain words with difficulty and with frequent halting and repetition of the initial consonant of a word or syllable; the cause is a spasm of the lingual and palatal muscles.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • To speak imperfectly with broken efforts of the voice; to hesitate in uttering words.
    • Hesitation in speaking; the broken efforts of the voice in imperfect speech.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of STUTTER

The word "stutter" originated in Late Middle English and has its roots in the Old English word "stoteren", which means "to stutter" or "to stammer". This Old English term is likely derived from the Proto-Germanic word "stautōną", meaning "to strike against" or "to stumble". Thus, the etymology of the word "stutter" suggests a connection to the act of stumbling or faltering in speech.

Similar spelling words for STUTTER

Plural form of STUTTER is STUTTERS

Conjugate verb Stutter

CONDITIONAL

I would stutter
you would stutter
he/she/it would stutter
we would stutter
they would stutter

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be stuttering
you would be stuttering
he/she/it would be stuttering
we would be stuttering
they would be stuttering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have stutter
you would have stutter
he/she/it would have stutter
we would have stutter
they would have stutter

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been stuttering
you would have been stuttering
he/she/it would have been stuttering
we would have been stuttering
they would have been stuttering

FUTURE

I will stutter
you will stutter
he/she/it will stutter
we will stutter
they will stutter

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be stuttering
you will be stuttering
he/she/it will be stuttering
we will be stuttering
they will be stuttering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have stuttered
you will have stuttered
he/she/it will have stuttered
we will have stuttered
they will have stuttered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been stuttering
you will have been stuttering
he/she/it will have been stuttering
we will have been stuttering
they will have been stuttering

IMPERATIVE

you stutter
we let´s stutter

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to stutter

PAST

I stuttered
you stuttered
he/she/it stuttered
we stuttered
they stuttered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was stuttering
you were stuttering
he/she/it was stuttering
we were stuttering
they were stuttering

PAST PARTICIPLE

stuttered

PAST PERFECT

I had stuttered
you had stuttered
he/she/it had stuttered
we had stuttered
they had stuttered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been stuttering
you had been stuttering
he/she/it had been stuttering
we had been stuttering
they had been stuttering

PRESENT

I stutter
you stutter
he/she/it stutters
we stutter
they stutter

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am stuttering
you are stuttering
he/she/it is stuttering
we are stuttering
they are stuttering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

stuttering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have stuttered
you have stuttered
he/she/it has stuttered
we have stuttered
they have stuttered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been stuttering
you have been stuttering
he/she/it has been stuttering
we have been stuttering
they have been stuttering
I would have stuttered
we would have stuttered
you would have stuttered
he/she/it would have stuttered
they would have stuttered

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