stuttering
Definitions
A speech disorder characterized by involuntary repetition, prolongation, or blocking of sounds, syllables, or words.
The act of speaking in a hesitant or interrupted manner, often due to nervousness or a physical impediment.
Examples
He was stuttering nervously while trying to explain the mistake to his boss.
The stuttering engine finally sputtered to a halt in the middle of the intersection.
Synonyms
stammering halting hesitating faltering spluttering stumbling