Lightly touch your articulators (lips, teeth, tongue) together on the beginning sounds of words, being careful not to press too hard and build tension.
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What is a pull-out?
Once a stutter has begun, you stretch out the sound in order to get through the stutter. Ex: "R-r-r-rrrrright this way."
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What is a cancellation?
After a stutter has begun, pause to allow for release of built up tension. Then, stretch out the stuttered sound to say it more fluently. "R-r-r-(pause)rrright"
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What is preparatory set?
This technique eases through a stutter, rather than coming to a complete stop. Identify common words/sounds stuttered, stretch out the first sound in word.
