Word
stutterer
Meanings
a person who speaks with a stutter
Definition
A stutterer is a person who speaks with a stutter, repeating or prolonging sounds.
A stutterer is someone whose speech is sometimes interrupted by repeating sounds, stretching them out, or getting stuck. This can make speaking feel slow or difficult, especially in stressful situations. The person’s intelligence is not related to this speech difference.
Examples
- He is a stutterer, but he gives great presentations.
- The stutterer paused, took a breath, and continued speaking.
- As a child, she was called a stutterer and felt embarrassed.
- The teacher made sure the stutterer was not interrupted in class.
Common mistake
Learners may use stutterer as an insult; in many contexts, it can sound labeling, so person-first wording (e.g., “a person who stutters”) is often preferred.
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