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stammering

UK
/ˈstæmərɪŋ/
US
/ˈstæmɚɪŋ/
stammering out

Translations

stammeringnoun
stammerings
pl
His stammering made it difficult for him to speak in public.
Его заикание затрудняло ему выступления на публике.
Additional translations
запинание
Synonyms
disfluency
speech impediment
hesitation
stuttering
stammeringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈstæm.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈstæm.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Reclassified from general ADJECTIVE to ADJECTIVE_PRESENT_PARTICIPLE, as the word is a present participle used adjectivally.
He gave a stammering reply when asked about his plans.
Он дал заикающийся ответ, когда его спросили о планах.
Synonyms
stuttering
halting
hesitant
faltering
incoherent
stammerverb

stammering

Gerund

stammered
Past Simple
stammered
Past Participle
stammering
Gerund
UK
/ˈstæmə/
US
/ˈstæmɚ/
He tends to stammer when he is nervous.
Он склонен заикаться, когда нервничает.
Additional translations
бормотать
мямлить
Synonyms
falter
mumble
splutter
hesitate
stutter

Definitions

stammeringnoun
The act or habit of speaking with involuntary pauses and repetitions, often due to a speech disorder.
His stammering made it difficult for him to speak in front of large groups.
stammeringgerund / present participle
Characterized by involuntary pauses and repetitions in speech.
His stammering speech made it difficult for him to convey his message clearly.
Hesitant or faltering in action or expression.
Her stammering attempt to apologize only made the situation more awkward.
stammerverb
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
He tends to stammer when he is nervous, especially during public speaking.
To say (something) with pauses and repeated sounds, typically because of nervousness or a speech disorder.
"I-I-I’m sorry," she stammered.
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