adjective
- characterized by difficulty in speaking fluently; marked by hesitations, repetitions, or interruptions in speech flow
Usage: commonly used in speech-language pathology and education; often associated with stuttering or other speech disorders
Examples
- The child's dysfluent speech improved significantly with speech therapy.
- His dysfluent delivery made it difficult for the audience to follow his presentation.
- Dysfluent patterns in young children are sometimes temporary and resolve naturally.
- The speech-language pathologist assessed the student's dysfluent reading.
- She spoke in a dysfluent manner when nervous, but was perfectly clear when relaxed.