Meaning of the word stuttering in English

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stuttering

US /ˈstʌt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈstʌt.ər.ɪŋ/

Noun

a speech impediment in which the flow of speech is interrupted by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words, or phrases, and by involuntary silent pauses

Example:
He has had a severe stuttering problem since childhood.
Speech therapy can help manage stuttering.

Adjective

speaking with involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words, or phrases, and by involuntary silent pauses

Example:
He gave a nervous, stuttering apology.
Her voice was stuttering with fear.
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