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Definition of stammerer

stammerer

/ˈstæm.ɚ.ɚ/
stam · mer · er
Adverb:stammeringly
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Plural:stammerers
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Adjective:stammering
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stammerer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who speaks with involuntary pauses, blocks, or repetitions of sounds and syllables, either habitually due to a speech impediment or temporarily out of nervousness or strong emotion.

Example

"With the help of a dedicated speech therapist, the young stammerer gained the confidence to deliver his class presentation clearly."

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• Rhymes for stammerer

• Nearby Words

stamen
stamina
stammer
stammerer
stamp
stampede
stamper

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'stameren' (from Old English 'stamorian', meaning to falter in speech) combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stammerer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stammerer
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