stammering

noun

1
: the act of one who stammers
2
: a speech disorder characterized by involuntary stops and repetitions or blocking of utterance : stuttering

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“Stammering.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/stammering. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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