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stutteringly

  • a word derived from stutter.
    stutter
    verb (used with or without object)
    to speak in such a way that the rhythm is interrupted by repetitions, blocks or spasms, or prolongations of sounds or syllables, sometimes accompanied by contortions of the face and body.

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To which, after an awkward moment’s pause, he replied stutteringly, “Really? Could you do that? How would you cover Japan?”

From The Guardian ● May 25, 2016

George Michael agrees and stutteringly introduces himself to Rebel as George Maharis.

From The Guardian ● May 28, 2013

"They're g-goin' to take Jerry Elbow to the p-p-poor farm Wednesday morning," Danny stutteringly explained.

From The Circus Comes to Town by Rhoda Chase

A harsh grinding, unmusical as emery upon hollow bronze, rasped stutteringly in the head phones.

From Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China by Gayle Porter Hoskins

Bounder stared, became apoplectic in appearance, and stutteringly asked to have the order repeated.

From The Golden Shoemaker or 'Cobbler' Horn by J. W. Keyworth