splutter
verbUK /ˈsplʌtə/
US /ˈsplʌtər/
To make short spitting sounds while speaking or coughing.
He spluttered with laughter when he heard the joke.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To make a series of spitting or crackling sounds, as a fire or engine does.
The old engine spluttered and then died.
3. To speak in a confused or excited way, with spitting sounds.
She spluttered an apology through her tears.
4. A short burst of spitting or crackling sound.
There was a splutter of laughter from the back row.