Speech, Language and Hearing

Stuttering

When you talk, the words usually flow smoothly without interruptions. It’s normal to pause while you’re thinking about what to say or to sometimes repeat 1 or 2 words. But if you find it hard to communicate because you get stuck on sounds or words, you may have a problem with stuttering.

Stuttering may cause you to:

repeat sounds, syllables, words or phrases
prolong or draw out sounds
get stuck or blocked when trying to say a word
pause or get stuck in the middle of a word
breathe while trying to speak or run out of air while speaking
show signs of tension or struggle when trying to speak

Current as of: February 1, 2021

Author: Allied Health, Speech, Language, Hearing and Audiology, Alberta Health Services

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