commentr/StutterMarch 6, 2026

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I don't have a severe stutter but I noticed something the other day while playing cards with family. I had an earbud in and had music playing while I was playing cards and didn't stutter once for hours. Took it out when I was leaving and immediately started stuttering again. I was aware that when you sing, a lot of people who stutter stop stuttering while singing, but I didn't know that just listening to music could also have the same effect. Has anyone tried listening to music at a low level while talking and did it help? I usually just get stuck when saying the word the. I have to stop talking and restart, but I played cards and didn't stutter once. I know it might not work for everyone and it's not convenient to always have music playing but I just wonder if anyone else has tried it.

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Causes & VariabilityTherapy & Professional

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Situational VariabilityAssistive Devices