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I'd like to know what the difference is between a stutterer and someone who has a speech impediment.
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A stutter is an involuntary repetition of words or phrases that are difficult for the speaker to articulate, often resulting in a pause in speaking. A speech impediment is a difficulty with pronunciation, articulation, or prosody due to physical or neurological conditions. Stuttering can occur at any age, but it's most common during childhood and adolescence. Speech impediments tend to be more severe than stuttering, and they may include problems such as a lisp, a slurred or harsh voice, or difficulty forming certain consonants.