Pronunciation: /ˈstæmərɪŋ/
noun a speech disorder characterized by involuntary pauses and repetitions of sounds, syllables, or words
A1 He has a stammering problem when he gets nervous.
A2 The child's stammering made it difficult for others to understand him.
B1 The therapist worked with the patient to improve his stammering.
B2 Despite his stammering, he was able to give a confident presentation.
C1 Her stammering was a result of the traumatic experience she had as a child.
C2 The actor's stammering added authenticity to his portrayal of a character with a speech impediment.
verb present participle form of the verb 'stammer', which means to speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions
A1 He was stammering when he tried to introduce himself in English.
A2 She stammered nervously during her presentation at work.
B1 The child's stammering improved after receiving speech therapy.
B2 Despite his stammering, he was able to communicate effectively in the meeting.
C1 Her stammering was a result of anxiety and stress in social situations.
C2 Even with his stammering, he was a confident public speaker.
formal The professor noticed the student stammering during the presentation.
informal I could tell he was nervous because he started stammering while talking to the girl he liked.
slang Why are you stammering so much? Just spit it out already!
figurative Her heart was stammering with excitement as she waited for the results.
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