stuttering

1 of 2

noun

stut·​ter·​ing ˈstə-tər-iŋ 

: a disorder of vocal communication marked by involuntary disruption or blocking of speech (as by abnormal repetition, prolongation, or stoppage of vocal sounds) : disfluency

stuttering

2 of 2

present participle of stutter entry 1

Examples of stuttering in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

There’s also no visual stuttering—a bed frame, pause, a nightstand, another pause, perhaps a floor lamp to fill the room’s empty corner. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026

The club is coming off a brutal stretch of seven games in May — the latter part of which saw a stomach bug work its way through the team — but head coach Nate Miller isn’t willing to blame Boise’s stuttering form on tired legs. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 June 2026

Spraying forehands, service yips and stuttering footwork ensue. — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 3 June 2026

Although the resolution took a slight hit, the game ran smoothly without the stuttering typically seen at high-quality graphics presets. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1595, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stuttering

• cluttering
• fluttering
• guttering
• muttering
• shuttering
• spluttering
• sputtering
• uttering

Medical Definition

stuttering

noun

1

: the act of one who stutters

2

: a disorder of vocal communication marked by involuntary disruption or blocking of speech (as by abnormal repetition, prolongation, or stoppage of vocal sounds) : disfluency