Pronunciation: /stæmər/
noun a speech disorder characterized by involuntary repetition of sounds, syllables, or words
A1 He has a stammer when he gets nervous.
A2 The child's stammer made it difficult for others to understand him.
B1 Her stammer improved with speech therapy.
B2 Despite his stammer, he was able to give a confident presentation.
C1 The actor's stammer added a realistic touch to his character.
C2 Her stammer was a constant struggle, but she never let it hold her back.
verb to speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions
A1 He stammers when he gets nervous.
A2 She stammered through her speech, but still managed to get her point across.
B1 The young boy stammered as he tried to explain what had happened.
B2 Despite his stammer, he was able to give a clear and concise presentation.
C1 The politician's occasional stammer did not detract from the power of his message.
C2 Even though she stammers at times, her eloquence shines through in her writing.
formal The young boy's stammer made it difficult for him to speak clearly in front of the class.
informal Whenever she gets nervous, she tends to stammer a bit while talking.
slang Don't stammer, just spit it out!
figurative His stammer in public speaking symbolized his lack of confidence in himself.
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