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commentr/StutterMar 9, 2026
39 points

I was presenting at a meeting about efforts on an initiative across the country. I struggled on the word country and said “cunt - cunt - cunt - cunt” at least 5 times. Not my best moment! ...

Speech & Stuttering
Repetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterMar 8, 2026
10 points

I have stturing stammering problem since birth, I I know it's huge I 32 and I still struggling too, I don't talk unknown person as soon as possible....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterMar 8, 2026
95 points

Isn’t it the worst when you manage to say something without stuttering and the person listening tells u to repeat yourself?

Isn’t it the worst when you manage to say something without stuttering and the person listening tells u to repeat yourself? Happens to me all the time and I always end up barely able to talk the secon...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Overthinking & MonitoringRepetitions & ProlongationsGenetic & Family Factors
postr/StutterMar 8, 2026
0 points

My perceived slurred speech has made my stutter worse.

My perceived slurred speech has made my stutter worse. Hey folks, so for the past 5 months I've been dealing with this perceived slurred speech issue that I feel I have, even though no one else notice...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterMar 7, 2026
2 points

He was repeating the same words over and over at first and then he just had a block with every 2nd word he was saying… We ve been together for almost 6 months now and I was with him for like 12 hours ...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterMar 7, 2026
15 points

My boyfriend’s first time stutter

My boyfriend’s first time stutter My boyfriend 27M and I had a really bad explosive fight today and he started stuttering really hard towards the end… we were both communicating via call only and coul...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & PsychologicalRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterMar 6, 2026
5 points

How to tell if a young child has developmental or persistent stuttering?

How to tell if a young child has developmental or persistent stuttering? Looking for advice. My 2.5 year old son has been stuttering for about 4 months. It began as stuttering on the first syllable of...

Parent & CaregiverSpeech & Stuttering
Early Concern & OnsetRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterMar 6, 2026
1 points

I block all of the time. I'd rather repeat more if it meant not being stuck....

Speech & Stuttering
Repetitions & ProlongationsBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterMar 6, 2026
6 points

I have the same..no one even know i have stuttering.but it is invisible struggle i have to carry everyday.i mostly have blocks and prolongations..Could you please tell me how you cope with them?...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & ProlongationsHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterMar 5, 2026
2 points

I'm a blocker too, I often have to shoot my words out because they get stuck. And I end up spitting at people....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterMar 5, 2026
5 points

Man, I have the block and prolongation in equal proportions, it's so random and involuntary, it frustrates me to the core...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterMar 5, 2026
1 points

All soft starting vowels are difficult. You get that tonic (block) spasm that converts into a clonic (repetitive) loop. I find vocabulary redirection to work best there, or muttering “goddamn sonuvabi...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & ProlongationsAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMar 5, 2026
4 points

Same here, I have a combination of blockages and repetition but the blockages are much more frequent (and more frustrating for that matter). I like to pretend there’s just a very mischievous and fuc...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterMar 5, 2026
9 points

Yeah it’s blocking and it’s super frustrating, i’d much rather have a typical repeating-stutter. At least that one people can identify you having a stutter...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterMar 5, 2026
7 points

They sometimes even happen to the same person! I used to have the usual repetition stutter as a child and then somehow switched to blocking. ...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & ProlongationsOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterMar 5, 2026
19 points

That’s called a block and it is a completely common type of stutter. The ch ch ch is called a repetition and there’s a third type called prolongation where you hold out a sound like ssssssssnake inste...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterMar 5, 2026
77 points

It's a common form of stutter, it's called blocking. It upsets me so much that it's not represented in media at all, so non-stutterers usually have no clue what's happening...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterMar 4, 2026
2 points

Yep English and French but in different ways. When I speak English I deal with blocks more, but with French it's more of a repetition stutter. ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Situational VariabilityRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterMar 3, 2026
1 points

New to Reddit, not new to stuttering 🙄 I've been looking for someone with a similar flow... and it seems like we both like to hit the repeat button 😝 The only question is: are you ready to get stuck...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesRepetitions & ProlongationsLoss of Control
commentr/StutterMar 2, 2026
1 points

Please don’t lump all of us in one show. I have an actual stutter and I stutter no matter what, obviously except for singing but that’s because when you’re singing, you’re using a different part of yo...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Situational VariabilityRepetitions & Prolongations