noun
- the quality or state of not being fluent in speech or language; lack of smoothness or ease in speaking
Usage: often used in linguistics and speech therapy contexts
Examples
- The speech therapist worked with the child to address his nonfluency issues.
- Her nonfluency in English made the job interview challenging.
- The study examined patterns of nonfluency in second-language learners.
- Stuttering is one form of nonfluency that affects many people.
- The teacher was patient with students showing nonfluency in their presentations.
- Researchers measured nonfluency by counting pauses and hesitations in speech.