stammer
Translation
to stammer, to stutter
Examples
He tends to stammer when he is nervous.
He tends to stammer when he is nervous.
She stammered an apology.
She stammered an apology.
Grammar Patterns
to stammer to speak with a stammer He began to stammer nervously.
to stammer ((sth.)) to say something with a stammer She stammered out a few words of thanks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stutter, falter
Etymology
From Old English 'stamerian', related to a root meaning 'to stumble'. The idea is of stumbling in one's speech.
Memory Tips
The sound of the word itself, 'sta-sta-stammer', can sound like someone stammering, making it easy to remember.