Stammering

/ˈstæmərɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Speaking with involuntary pauses or repetitions, having trouble getting words out smoothly, often from nervousness or a speech condition.

Etymology

From Old English and Germanic roots related to 'stammer' (to pause or stumble in speech). The word may be connected to 'stem' (to stop or block), suggesting the blockage in speech flow.

Kelly Says

King George VI, immortalized in 'The King's Speech,' managed a nation while stammering—it's a powerful reminder that speech difficulties don't reflect intelligence or worth, just a different way language flows.

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