stammer

Example Sentences

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Now, Gellar has made a more ceremonious return, albeit with a frustrating stop-and-start stammer.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

The 28-year-old tells BBC Newsbeat she is "on a high" after being the first contestant to have a stammer.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Jessie says she has received messages from others with a stammer who have said the representation has helped them feel seen.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

It affects 8% of children and at least 1% of adults, according to stammer charity STAMMA, with some people not declaring it or realising they have one.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Sam blushed a vivid crimson and tripped over his own tongue as he tried to stammer out a courtesy.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin