Stuttering Meaning

/stˈʌtərɪŋ/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounA 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.

nounAn instance of stuttering.

verbpresent participle and gerund of stutter

adjThat stutters.

adjHesitant.

"Relieved Chelsea halted their worst run of form since 1999 as a stuttering victory over Bolton gave the champions a first league win in seven matches"— 2010 December 29, Chris Whyatt, “Chelsea 1 - 0 Bolton”, in BBC:
Why are you stuttering?
You're confusing me with that stuttering.
The constant stuttering broke my immersion while playing that game.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The little boy was ____ nervously as he tried to read the long sentence aloud.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He has been ____ slightly since he was a small child, especially when he is feeling nervous or excited.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The little boy was ____ nervously as he tried to read the long sentence aloud.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He has been ____ slightly since he was a small child, especially when he is feeling nervous or excited.

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