stutterer

/ˈstʌtərər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who stutters, or has a speech disorder characterized by repetition, prolongation, or blocking of sounds.

“She was a stutterer and found it difficult to give speeches in front of a large audience.”

2. verb

To speak with a stutter, or to repeat words or sounds in speech due to a speech disorder.

“The child stuttered when trying to say the difficult word ‘elephant’.”

Synonyms

  • halting speaker
  • stammerer

Antonyms

  • eloquent speaker
  • fluent speaker