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Yup! 1) All of those letters are consonants, so it seems like you are trying to emphasize those letters too much, you're causing tension which is making you block. So, you should try light touches/easy onset. Don't emphasize those letters so much, like when you say "Bye", don't press your lips together super hard and pronounce the 'B' really harshly. Barely press your lips together, say the 'B' really softly. That goes for all those letters, say them really softly. 2) When these letters are not in the beginning of your sentence, still use light touches, but use linking too. Think of it as saying your sentence as one long word instead of individual words. Like, "Hiiihhhoowaareeyyoou? 3) Classic breathing. Let out a little puff of air before you talk, but don't pause between the breath or that defeats the purpose. When your vocal cords are stressed, this can cause a stutter to happen. Letting an exhale out relieves some tension and gets them moving before you talk. The rhythm to follow is: (inhale 2 seconds, exhale 1 second, talk). Again, don't pause, but start speaking into the exhale. (in 2, out 1-speak) 4) Slowing down. This does help. When you slow down your rate of speech, you're better able to focus on what you're saying. You're able to focus on using the strategies, you're giving yourself more time to form the word. You're better in-tune with how you're saying it, and how you feel. Do you feel tension, like a stutter is coming? Do you feel completely in control of your speech? 5) Cancellation. When you catch yourself stuttering, just stop, don't try to power through it. Stop and start ovet again. Stop, take a breath, exhale for a second, light touches, slow down.