Pronunciation: /ˈstʌtərɪŋ/
noun a speech disorder characterized by involuntary repetitions or prolongations of sounds, syllables, or words
A1 He has a stuttering problem when he gets nervous.
A2 The child's stuttering is more noticeable when he is tired.
B1 She has been attending speech therapy to help with her stuttering.
B2 The actor's stuttering added authenticity to his character in the movie.
C1 The professor's stuttering did not detract from the clarity of his lectures.
C2 Despite his stuttering, he was a captivating public speaker.
verb not applicable
A1 He was stuttering when he tried to speak in front of the class.
A2 She started stuttering when she was nervous.
B1 The actor's performance was marred by his constant stuttering during the play.
B2 Despite his stuttering, he was able to deliver a powerful speech.
C1 Her stuttering only seemed to worsen as she grew older.
C2 The therapist worked with him to overcome his stuttering and improve his communication skills.
adjective not applicable
A1 He has a stuttering problem, but he is still able to communicate effectively.
A2 The child's stuttering speech made it difficult for others to understand him.
B1 The therapist recommended exercises to help with his stuttering issue.
B2 Despite his stuttering, he gave a confident presentation at the conference.
C1 Her stuttering became less pronounced as she practiced speaking in public.
C2 The actor's realistic portrayal of a character with stuttering earned him critical acclaim.
adverb not applicable
A1 He speaks stuttering when he is nervous.
A2 She answered the question stuttering and unsure.
B1 The child was stuttering with excitement as he told his story.
B2 Despite his stuttering, he delivered a powerful speech.
C1 The actor's performance was marred by his occasional stuttering.
C2 Her stuttering improved with speech therapy and practice.
pronoun not applicable
A1 He has a problem with stuttering.
A2 She often feels self-conscious about her stuttering.
B1 Stuttering can be managed with speech therapy.
B2 The actor's stuttering added authenticity to his character.
C1 Despite his stuttering, he was a confident public speaker.
C2 Her stuttering disappeared completely after intensive therapy.
preposition not applicable
A1 She walked to the front of the class stuttering with nervousness.
A2 The child approached the unfamiliar dog stuttering in fear.
B1 He entered the job interview stuttering over his words.
B2 The politician gave a speech stuttering through his prepared remarks.
C1 The actor delivered his lines on stage, stuttering for dramatic effect.
C2 The singer performed the emotional ballad, stuttering with passion.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I was stuttering when I tried to ask for directions.
A2 She kept stuttering during her presentation, making it difficult to understand her points.
B1 Despite his stuttering, he managed to deliver a heartfelt speech at the event.
B2 The actor's stuttering actually added depth to his character in the movie.
C1 The professor's occasional stuttering did not detract from the overall quality of his lectures.
C2 Her stuttering was a result of her nervousness, but she still managed to convey her message effectively.
interjection not applicable
A1 Stuttering! I-I-I-I don't know w-w-what to do.
A2 Stuttering! C-c-can you h-h-help me find my keys?
B1 Stuttering! W-w-where did you s-s-see the cat?
B2 Stuttering! I r-r-really need to finish this report.
C1 Stuttering! I c-c-can't believe how much work I have to do.
C2 Stuttering! It's been a l-l-long day at the office.
article not applicable
A1 He has a stuttering problem when he gets nervous.
A2 She is working with a speech therapist to improve her stuttering.
B1 The new employee's stuttering can sometimes make it difficult for others to understand him.
B2 Despite his stuttering, he gave a confident presentation at the conference.
C1 The actor's realistic portrayal of a character with stuttering earned him critical acclaim.
C2 Through years of practice and dedication, she was able to overcome her stuttering and become a successful public speaker.
formal Stuttering is a speech disorder characterized by disruptions in the normal flow of speech.
informal I noticed you were stuttering a bit during your presentation.
slang Don't worry about stuttering, just take a deep breath and keep going.
figurative Her thoughts were stuttering like a broken record, unable to form a coherent sentence.
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