Stuttering is a speech condition that interrupts the flow of language, or fluency. Individuals who stutter know what they want to say but have a tough time expressing it in speech. They may repeat a syllable or word, stretch out a consonant or vowel sound, or pause mid-speech when they experience word blocks. Stuttering is a normal part of speech development, and usually goes away with age. However, it can sometimes persist into adulthood. Stuttering is usually worsened by excitement, stress, or