Answer: spluttered

AnswerCrossword Clue
splutteredSPLUTTER, to speak rapidly and confusedly
splutteredMake a series of short explosive spitting or choking sounds
splutteredSay something rapidly, indistinctly, and with a spitting sound, as a result of anger, embarrassment, or another strong emotion
splutteredSpit (something) out from one's mouth noisily and in small splashes