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Stuttering

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Stuttering is a speech disorder characterized by disruptions in the normal flow of speech, including repetitions, prolongations, or blocks of sounds or words.

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