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Yes I do. Sometimes I add a hard h before it, it helps sometimes but not every-time. Like: UHmerica, re-UHlection. It’s hard to explain, but it’s like forcing a bit of breath before the vowel to stop me from getting stuck on the vowel. What helps me the most though is taking a beat and a quick breath in. My brain knows what words my stutter is more vulnerable to, and I can feel my heart beat a bit faster as I approach these words. So, taking a beat (or a minuscule pause) right before the word gives me a quick reset and helps me control it better. Lastly, I learned to speak a lot slower than usual. Someone told me my brain thinks faster than my mouth can utter words (implying people who stutter are wittier which I love lol). I’m not sure if this is true, but it helped me IMMENSELY. Maintaining eye contact with the listener and taking my time forces me to slow down and take control (instead of letting my stutter/anxiety take control). Anyway, everyone’s stutter is built different but I hope this helps you in some way! I’d love to hear feedback if you try any of these tactics!