Associations to the word «Stammering»

Wiktionary

STAMMER, verb. To keep repeating a particular sound involuntarily during speech.
STAMMER, noun. The involuntary repetition of a sound in speech.

Dictionary definition

STAMMER, noun. A speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds.
STAMMER, verb. Speak haltingly; "The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room".

Wise words

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