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“stutter” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/taɾtamuðeˈaɾ/

Example

A veces tartamudeo cuando estoy nervioso.

When I'm nervous, I sometimes stutter.

Illustration for tartamudear (stutter)

How to say “stutter” in Spanish

“Stutter” in Spanish is tartamudear.

Repetition of a sound or syllable that breaks the flow of speech.

Full entry for tartamudear: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tartamudear

No quiero tartamudear durante la presentación.

I don't want to stutter during the presentation.

Tips for using tartamudear

  • Use tartamudear for the speech disorder or habitual stuttering, while Spanish speakers often say me he trabado or me trabé to report a temporary speech blockage.

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