How to Pronounce Stutter

To pronounce "stutter", say STUTT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstʌɾɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈstʌɾɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stutter”

"stutter" has 2 syllables: stutt-er. It rhymes with flutter and flitter, if that helps it stick.

What does stutter mean?

noun

  1. A speech disorder characterised by stuttering.
  2. One who stutters.

verb

  1. To speak with a spasmodic repetition of vocal sounds.

    “He stuttered a few words of thanks.”

  2. To exhaust a gas with difficulty

    “The engine of the old car stuttered going up the slope. I was stuttering after the marathon.”

Synonyms

stammerstammererstutterer

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Words that rhyme with stutter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flutterflitterskittersputteraflutterguttershuttercutterputterrutternutterslitter

Related words

stammerfalterstudderpseudostutterhabblesputterhackerstut

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stutter"?▾

"Stutter" has 2 syllables: stutt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "stutter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stutter" is /ˈstʌɾɚ/.

What does "stutter" mean?▾

Stutter: A speech disorder characterised by stuttering.

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