Definition

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

Example

The stutterer practiced speaking slowly to improve their fluency.

Conversation

I met a really cool guy at the event last night.

Oh yeah? What was he like?

He was a bit of a stutterer, but he was super friendly and funny.

That's awesome! It's great when people can be themselves.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stutterer → It is formed from "stutter" (of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the sound of stuttering) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A stutterer is a person who stutters, or has difficulty speaking fluently.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has difficulty speaking fluently, as indicated by the word 'stutter', and remember that the '-er' suffix simply means a person who does that action.

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