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stammer

[stam-er] / ˈstæm ər /


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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 has a stammer and in episode one said introducing herself was "one of the biggest tests ever".

From BBC • Jan. 12, 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

After an intentionally pregnant pause, Robyn’s vocal is chopped and edited into a confused stammer before she resumes the song’s mantra: “I-I-I, I like to go out, wear something nice and push!”

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

Caught, I stammer, trying to come up with some kind of explanation, because I know how bad this must look—but Mrs. McCracken’s face softens.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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