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Stuttering

/stˈʌtərɪŋ/
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(noun) A speech disorder in which the flow of speech is disrupted by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words or phrases, and by involuntary silent pauses or blocks in which the stutterer is unable to produce sounds.

Why are you stuttering?
You're confusing me with that stuttering.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He has been ____ slightly since he was a small child, especially when he is feeling nervous or excited.

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