Definition

A person who has difficulty speaking smoothly, often repeating sounds or syllables.

Example

The stammerer found it challenging to speak in front of the class.

Conversation

I saw a documentary about a famous stammerer who became a motivational speaker.

Really? That sounds inspiring!

Yeah, it was amazing to see how he overcame his challenges.

It's impressive how some people turn their struggles into strength.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stammerer → It is formed from "stammer" (of uncertain origin, possibly from Middle Dutch *stameren*, meaning to stutter) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A stammerer is a person who stammers or has difficulty speaking fluently.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has difficulty speaking clearly — that's what a stammerer does.

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