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Phone calls with a stutter: practical strategies
Teens and adults
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Phone calls with a stutter: practical strategies
Many adults who stutter find phone calls the hardest moments. A few strategies can lower the pressure.
Reviewed by
Daniel Ortiz, M.A., CCC-SLP
Updated
October 1, 2026
Before the call
Note the key points you want to say.
Choose a quiet place and a time that suits you.
During the call
Say your name and that you may stutter, if that helps you.
Use the speaking techniques you practice in therapy.
Take your time. The other person can wait.
After the call
Notice what went well. Every call is practice, not a test.
This article is general information, not a diagnosis or medical advice. If you are worried, ask a professional.
Sources
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), asha.org
The Stuttering Foundation, stutteringhelp.org