stammer
verb (used without object)
to speak with involuntary breaks and pauses, or with spasmodic repetitions of syllables or sounds.
stammered
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past participleof stammer.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof stammer.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
stammerverb (used without object)to speak with involuntary breaks and pauses, or with spasmodic repetitions of syllables or sounds.
Example Sentences
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James stammered as he tried to answer the question during his session at the Lakers’ media day on Monday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2025
The clip showed influencer Jessie Yendle struggling to pronounce a sound as she stammered, before the repetition transitioned into the start of a popular TikTok dance track playing over footage of striker Serhou Guirassy.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2025
I stammered inane commentary as my eyes tried to refocus.
From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2025
“Tim, I'm focused on the future,” Vance stammered before an ineffective attempt to deflect.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2024
“There are many altars...we can hope that...in her heart of hearts...” the pastor stammered.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
