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stammering
UK
/ˈstæmərɪŋ/
US
/ˈstæmɚɪŋ/
stammerings
pl
Translations
His stammering made it difficult for him to speak in public.
Его заикание затрудняло ему выступления на публике.
Additional translations
Definitions
His stammering made it difficult for him to speak in front of large groups.
Synonyms
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.
Translations
He gave a stammering reply when asked about his plans.
Он дал заикающийся ответ, когда его спросили о планах.
Definitions
His stammering speech made it difficult for him to convey his message clearly.
Her stammering attempt to apologize only made the situation more awkward.
stammering
ing-form
stammered
Past Simple
stammered
Past Participle
stammering
ing-form
UK
/ˈstæmə/
US
/ˈstæmɚ/
Translations
He tends to stammer when he is nervous.
Он склонен заикаться, когда нервничает.
Additional translations
Definitions
He tends to stammer when he is nervous, especially during public speaking.
"I-I-I’m sorry," she stammered.
Definitions
His stammer made it difficult for him to speak in front of large groups.
During the interview, he had a brief stammer when asked about his previous job.