"Stammering" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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Stammering
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"Stammering" Meaning

Stammering, also known as stuttering, is a speech disorder characterized by the repetition or prolongation of sounds, syllables, or words, as well as interruptions in the flow of speech, often accompanied by physical signs such as tension, anxiety, or facial grimaces.

Causes of stammering can be varied, ranging from genetics to brain injury, neurodevelopmental disorders, or even secondary to other medical conditions. It can also be shaped by social and environmental factors.

Stammering can significantly impact an individual's quality of life, including their social relationships, educational and professional opportunities, and overall self-confidence. Various treatments and therapies are available to help alleviate the symptoms of stammering, including fluency therapy, speech therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

"Stammering" Examples

Usage Examples of "stammering"


1. Sentence with subject identified

People often stammer when speaking in front of a large audience due to their fear of public speaking.

2. Sentence expressing a feeling or emotion

Stammering makes it difficult to communicate effectively, making them feel frustrated and helpless.

3. Sentence with a value judgment

The research aimed to understand the causes and possible treatments of stammering to help those affected by this condition.

4. Sentence suggesting a consequence

If you haven't overcome stammering by teenage years, it can affect your future career success due to difficulties in presentations and networking.

5. Sentence with a request or suggestion

To manage stammering effectively, one can try slow and deep breathing exercises to stabilize their body and calm their nerves.

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A person who stammers or has a speech impediment that causes them to speak in short, hesitant bursts, often repeating sounds or words.<br><br>Example: "The speaker was a stammerer and struggled to get the words out."

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To speak in a halting, stuttering manner, often interposing "hums" or "ahs" into one's speech.

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A sudden and uncontrolled movement of a large crowd of people, animals, or vehicles, often in a violent or frightened manner.<br><br>Example: The surprise announcement of the concert's cancellation caused a stampede from the stadium.

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Stampeded (pejorative, slang): Those who were indirectly killed during the brutality of the English colonizers in South Africa.

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