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stammer

noun verb

a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
R
Contains
TA
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈstæmə

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Definitions

noun

  1. a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds

verb

  1. speak haltingly

    “The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room”

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Example Sentences

The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room

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