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stuttering in Portuguese

stuttering in Portuguese is gagueira, disfemia — stuttering means a speech disorder involving involuntary repetitions, prolongations, or blocks in the flow of speech.

stuttering in Portuguese

gagueira
noun
disfemia
noun

What does "stuttering" mean?

  1. noun A speech disorder involving involuntary repetitions, prolongations, or blocks in the flow of speech.
    "He has worked with a speech therapist since childhood to manage his stuttering."
  2. adj Marked by hesitant, halting speech or motion.
    "The stuttering engine coughed twice and then finally started."
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stuttering in a sentence

  • He has worked with a speech therapist since childhood to manage his stuttering.
  • Many famous actors and singers have dealt with stuttering at some point in their lives.
  • The stuttering engine coughed twice and then finally started.
  • She answered in a stuttering voice because she was so nervous.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "stuttering" in Portuguese?
"stuttering" in Portuguese is gagueira, disfemia. stuttering means: A speech disorder involving involuntary repetitions, prolongations, or blocks in the flow of speech.
How do you use "stuttering" in a sentence?
Example: "He has worked with a speech therapist since childhood to manage his stuttering." In Portuguese, "stuttering" is gagueira, disfemia.
Are there other ways to say "stuttering" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "stuttering": gagueira, disfemia.
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