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stammer

The correct spelling is stammer.

How to pronounce stammer

noun

IPA: /ˈstæmə/

Say it like: Sta-mme-r

The correct spelling is stammer. The involuntary repetition of a sound in speech. For example: "He blushed, and stammered a few words of apology."

Usage Examples

He blushed, and stammered a few words of apology.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The involuntary repetition of a sound in speech.

verb

  1. 1.To keep repeating a particular sound involuntarily during speech.
  2. 2.To utter with a stammer, or with timid hesitancy.

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