Why do we stutter when we know exactly what word we are trying to say?

Question

Why do we stutter when we know exactly what word we are trying to say?

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Answer 1

The short answer is, no one is really sure.

Genetic studies have shown that genetics does play a role, explaining why it can run in families. The current thinking is that it’s a signalling issue between the brain knowing what it wants to say and telling the muscles themselves what to do.