stammering

[US]/[ˈstamərɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈstamərɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Characterized by stammering.
n.The act of stammering; a stammer.
v.To speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions of sounds.
v. -ingTo stammer while speaking.

Phrases & Collocations

stammering nervously

stammering speech

stopped stammering

stammering child

stammering through

stammering voice

after stammering

stammering slightly

stammering now

stammering loudly

Example Sentences

he was stammering nervously before the large audience.

the boy was stammering when trying to read aloud.

despite stammering, she managed to deliver a powerful speech.

he started stammering as he realized the gravity of the situation.

the interviewer noticed him stammering slightly during the question.

she tried to remain calm, despite stammering a little.

his stammering worsened when he was under pressure.

the child's stammering made it difficult to understand him.

she patiently waited while he was stammering to explain.

he used to stammer badly in his younger years.

the therapist helped him overcome his stammering.

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