ˈfɔːltə(r) ˈfɔːltə(r) hɛzɪˈteɪʃən ˈstæmə ˈstæmɚ ˈstʌmbəl ˈstʌɾɚ ˈweɪ.və(ɹ) ˈweɪ.vɚ ˈweɪ.və(ɹ) ˈweɪ.vɚ speak haltingly The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room the act of pausing uncertainly there was a hesitation in his speech walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly The drunk man stumbled about move hesitatingly, as if about to give way be unsure or weak Their enthusiasm is faltering