Synonyms for stutter

Most common

stammer · falter · bumble

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

Noun

Antonyms

flow, enunciate

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Definitions

1. v. 1

   To speak (words) with a spasmodic repetition of vocal sounds.

   He stuttered a few words of thanks.

2. v. 2

   To expel a gas with difficulty.

   I was stuttering after the marathon.

3. n. 1

   One who stutters.

Related words

Phrases

interiorized stutter

Forms

Plural

stutters → stutterers, stammerers, mutters…

Past participle

stuttered
e.g. stuttered → stammered, hackered, faltered, bumbled…

Example sentences

• stammer When suddenly asked a question, I often stammer to respond.
• falter Hold the weight above your head until your arms begin to falter.
• sputter They can't help but sputter excuses for their sorry behavior.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

haw¹

6 letters

hacker², bumble², falter², mutter²

7 letters

stammer², sputter²

8 letters

hesitate³

9 letters

stutterer, stammerer

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (hacker² = 2 syllables).