Yes, this is a phenomenon that some people with speech fluency issues experience, and it's known as "eased speech." It is a type of fluency-shaping technique that involves the transfer of fluency from one person to another. When you anticipate stuttering on a particular word, your brain becomes anxious and sends signals to your muscles to tense up, making it difficult to say the word fluently. However, when someone else says the word, your brain perceives it as a model of fluent speech, and this can help you to relax and say the word fluently as well. This phenomenon is related to the broader concept of "social contagion," which describes how people can influence each other's behaviors and attitudes through social interaction. In the case of speech fluency, the transfer of fluency from one person to another is a form of social contagion that can help individuals who struggle with stuttering to speak more fluently. Also I launched a free community for professionals who stutter if you're ever interested in joining - [www.stutterfreely.com](https://www.stutterfreely.com) Cheers to personal growth!