What is the difference between “stammer” & “stutter”?
http://www.dictionary.com stutter – Show Spelled Pronunciation[stuht-er] Pronunciation Key – Show IPA Pronunciation –verb (used with object), verb (used without object) 1.to speak in such a way that the rhythm is interrupted by repetitions, blocks or spasms, or prolongations of sounds or syllables, sometimes accompanied by contortions of the face and body. –noun 2.distorted speech characterized principally by blocks or spasms interrupting the rhythm. stammer – Show Spelled Pronunciation[stam-er] Pronunciation Key – Show IPA Pronunciation –verb (used without object) 1.to speak with involuntary breaks and pauses, or with spasmodic repetitions of syllables or sounds. –verb (used with object) 2.to say with a stammer (often fol. by out). –noun 3.a stammering mode of utterance. 4.a stammered utterance.
