Definition of the word stutter

Pronunciation of vocabulary stutter

stutterverb

nói lắp

/ˈstʌtə(r)//ˈstʌtər/

Origin of the word stutter

The word "stutter" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages. The earliest recorded use of the word "stutter" dates back to around 1300 AD, when it was written as "stutten" or "stutteren" in Middle English and Middle High German, respectively. The word is derived from the Old English verb "stutian" or "stutian" meaning "to stumble" or "to falter", which is related to the Old Norse word "stóta" meaning "to stumble" or "to trip". Over time, the spelling and meaning of the word evolved to specifically refer to the speech disorder characterized by involuntary repetitions or prolongations of sounds. The word "stutter" has been used interchangeably with "stammer" since the 15th century, and both words are now widely accepted in English usage to describe individuals who experience this speech disorder.

Vocabulary summary stutter

typenoun

meaningits fitting

meaningstuttering

typeverb

meaningstutter

Example of vocabulary stutternamespace

meaning

to have difficulty speaking because you cannot stop yourself from repeating the first sound of some words several times

gặp khó khăn khi nói vì bạn không thể ngăn mình lặp lại âm đầu tiên của một số từ nhiều lần

  • ‘W-w-what?’ he stuttered.

    "C-c-cái gì?" anh ta lắp bắp.

  • I managed to stutter a reply.

    Tôi cố gắng trả lời một cách lắp bắp.

meaning

to move or start with difficulty, making short sharp noises or movements

di chuyển hoặc bắt đầu khó khăn, tạo ra tiếng động hoặc chuyển động ngắn, sắc nét

  • The car stuttered along in first gear.

    Chiếc xe giật cục khi vào số một.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary stutter

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