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Definition of stutterer

stutterer

/ˈstʌt.ər.ər/
stut · ter · er

Plural:stutterers
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stutterer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who speaks with involuntary repetitions, prolongations, or blocks of sounds and syllables.

Example

"With the help of a dedicated speech therapist, the young stutterer gained confidence in public speaking."

Word Nuance & Usage

In clinical and speech-therapy contexts, person-first language such as 'person who stutters' is often preferred over 'stutterer' to avoid defining an individual solely by a speech disorder.

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