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Stammering

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A speech disorder characterized by the repetition or prolongation of sounds, syllables, or words, often accompanied by struggling to start or complete a word.

Example Sentence: Stammering affects the fluency and rhythm of speech, causing individuals to face difficulties in verbal communication.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To speak with a stammer, experiencing difficulty in producing speech smoothly and effortlessly.

Example Sentence: Despite his best efforts, he continued to stammer during the presentation, making it challenging for the audience to understand him.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing someone who stammers or has a tendency to stammer.

Example Sentence: The shy, stammering boy struggled to express his thoughts in front of the class.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a manner that involves stammering or speech impediments.

Example Sentence: She nervously and stammeringly confessed her true feelings to him.