noun
stammering
Stammering (noun) means the act or habit of speaking with a stammer. Example: “His stammering grew worse whenever he had to speak in public.”
noun
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The act or habit of speaking with a stammer.
"His stammering grew worse whenever he had to speak in public."
How to use stammering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpeaking with involuntary hesitations or repeated sounds.
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Word forms
- Plural
- stammerings
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Rhymes for stammering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “stammering” mean?
The word “stammering” means the act or habit of speaking with a stammer. In plain terms, speaking with involuntary hesitations or repeated sounds.
How do you use “stammering” in a sentence?
Here is “stammering” used in a sentence: “His stammering grew worse whenever he had to speak in public.”
What part of speech is “stammering”?
“Stammering” is a noun.
What is the meaning of stammering?
"stammering" (noun) means the act or habit of speaking with a stammer.
