Drooping the first letter is actually an *avoidance* and is contraindicated if you are looking for longterm solutions and reduction in speaking-related stress. *It’s also an odd ay of peaking and an cause onfusion.* I have exercises and habits that have lead to much clearer speaker, interesting, and calmer speech. A new friend with a foreign name even was happily surprised that I’m the only local who has pronounced his name correctly because I enunciated every letter slowly. If you are anticipating a block and want to get at the root cause, make eye contact and begin speaking on a gentle exhale. Gave it a try with a low stress person, or simply in front of a mirror alone.