incipient stuttering

The behaviors which are characteristic of the first stage in the development of the disorder: primarily the easy and effortless repetitions of single-syllable words, syllables and sounds, as well as sound prolongations.

Definition reprinted with permission from Hood, Stephen B. (editor) available from Stuttering Foundation of America: Stuttering Words (Publication No 2: Speech Foundation of America)

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