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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."

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In plain EnglishSpeaking with involuntary hesitations or repeated sounds.

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stammerings plural

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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.

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