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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

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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

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