How to Stop Stammering while Speaking
Stammering while speaking can leave a very bad impression on the listener. It is especially true if you are giving some sort of a presentation. While the psychology and physiology of stammering is still somewhat unclear, it is certain that thinking about the problem makes it even worse for people who tamer.
However, you can overcome stammering while speaking if you work on your confidence and make some minor adjustments to your speech.
Instructions
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The moment you realise that you have a stammering problem, do not waste too much time to seek the help of a speech pathologist. If you are a parent who notices your child stammering while speaking, do the same for him. A speech pathologist can help you or your child by diagnosing the speech disorder and advising you to another professional, typically a speech and language therapist. Seeking help of a speech pathologist and therapist is a must because these people are trained and additionally have experience or working with people who suffer from various speech problems. As a result, they can teach you various techniques and tips to help you speak without stammering.
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Identify the words and sounds that cause you to start stammering. There are certain words or sounds that trouble people who stammer, with “th” being one such example. It is best to avoid incorporating these words in your speech and instead convey your message your meaning using sentences that are shorter and hardly have any words or sounds that you have trouble speaking. Also make it a point to keep your speech simple instead of going for really big words. The primary purpose of speech is fulfilled with the simplest of words.
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Do not speak too fast. It is a huge misconception that by speaking fast, you are able to cut down your stammering. On the contrary, it makes the problem only worse. You end up eating up half the words and also mispronouncing them as you rush the sentence. Not only will you stammer more way this way, the listener will also struggle to grasp the meaning of what is being said to him. Speaking slowly and clearly, pronouncing words very careful so as to make them easily understandable for the listener.
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Practice your speech in front of a mirror or a supportive friend. This is an extremely effective way of released tension, becoming relaxed and enjoying a greater confidence, all three of which are essential for completing a sentence without stammering.
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Learning breathing techniques can help you focus more on what you are saying. This will help you to speak more clearly without stammering.
