Stutters Meaning in English
word · lemma: stutter
ˈstətɝz
STUH-terz
stˈʌtəz
st-UH-tuhz
Definition
Speaks with repeated or prolonged sounds or pauses, often because of a speech disorder or nervousness.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes a way of speaking, especially for someone with a speech disorder or when people are anxious. Can also describe machines or devices that start and stop suddenly. Common with: 'he stutters', 'the engine stutters'. Not the same as 'stammers', though they are similar.
Spanish: tartamudeaPortuguese (BR): gaguejaPortuguese (PT): gaguejaChinese (Simplified): 口吃 - 结巴Chinese (Traditional): 口吃 - 結巴Hindi: हकलाता हैArabic: يتلعثمBengali: তুতলায় - থামে যায় (যন্ত্র) Russian: заикается - прерывисто работает (о механизме)Japanese: どもる - 途切れる (機械など)Vietnamese: nói lắp - bị giật (thiết bị)Korean: 말을 더듬다 - 버벅거리다 (기계)Turkish: kekelemek - takılmak (cihaz)Urdu: لکنت کرنا - اٹکنا (مشین)Indonesian: gagap - tersendat (mesin)
Example Sentences
He stutters when he is nervous.
basic
Sometimes my brother stutters while reading aloud.
basic
The little girl stutters when she tries to say her name.
basic
My laptop stutters whenever too many programs are open.
natural
He gets excited and stutters over his words.
natural
The video stutters a bit when my internet is slow.
natural