Meaning of covert stuttering | Babel Free

Definitions

A manner of speaking in which a person who stutters is careful to avoid words, sounds, and other stimuli which trigger instances of stuttering.

uncountable

Examples

“Covert stuttering is characterized by accessory features such as word substitutions, interjections, and stopping.”

“[C]overt stuttering, also known as interiorized stuttering . . . may include avoidance of words or sounds, certain situations, certain people, and so on.”

“Another mistaken impression is that covert stuttering is just a mild form of stuttering.”

“Though this form of stuttering is a well-recognized clinical phenomenon, research on the topic of covert stuttering is insignificant (Boodstein and Berstein Ratner, 2008).”

CEFR level