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
“I don’t think the American people are watching and thinking any of these people won,” Watters stammered out.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2024
Then, after he thanked his family, his co-workers, and HBO, the internet’s favorite bachelor daddy stammered, “I’m going to have a panic attack and I’m going to leave.”
From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2024
"He stammered and asked us not to misinterpret his intentions," she says.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2023
“I hope they don’t turn around and see us,” Miss Spider stammered.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
