Synonyms of stammer
21 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for stammer is stutter. Other synonyms of stammer are hesitate and falter. The opposite of stammer is annunciate.
Synonyms and similar words for stammer
verbTo keep repeating a particular sound involuntarily during speech.
verbMore synonyms
- croak
- drawl
- falterTo stammer; to utter with hesitation, or in a weak and trembling manner.
- gibberTo jabber, talk rapidly and unintelligibly or incoherently.
- hammer
- haw
- hesitateTo stammer; to falter in speaking.
- hum and hawTo procrastinate; to take a long time before doing something or taking a decision.
- jabber
- mince
- mouth
- muffle
- mumble
- mump
- mutter
- splutter
- sputter
- balbucinate obsoleteTo stammer.
- balbutiate obsoleteTo stammer.
Opposite of stammer
verbMore antonyms
- annunciateTo announce.
- articulate
Meaning of stammer
- verb To keep repeating a particular sound involuntarily during speech.
- verb To utter with a stammer, or with timid hesitancy.
- noun The involuntary repetition of a sound in speech.
stammer in other languages
Questions about synonyms of stammer
- What is another word for stammer?
- Stammer has 21 synonyms on Word.ws, such as stutter, hesitate and falter.
- What is the opposite of stammer?
- The opposite of stammer is annunciate.
- What does stammer mean?
- Stammer means to keep repeating a particular sound involuntarily during speech.
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