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Dysfluent words in stuttering and cluttering are more phonologically complex and have fewer neighbors. This finding offers insights into the phonetic factors of fluency disorders.

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Speech-language pathology
Linguistics
Phonetics

Background:

Understanding the phonetic underpinnings of fluency disorders like stuttering and cluttering is crucial.
Previous research has explored various factors contributing to dysfluency, but phonological complexity remains an area for deeper investigation.

Observation:

This preliminary study examined three 14-year-old males diagnosed with stuttering, cluttering, or both.
Spontaneous speech samples were analyzed, comparing dysfluent words with matched fluent words based on grammatical class, syllable count, and familiarity.

Findings:

Dysfluent words exhibited higher phonological complexity compared to fluent words.
Dysfluent words were also found to be 'sparser,' indicating fewer phonological neighbors (words differing by a single phoneme).

Implications:

The findings suggest that phonological complexity plays a significant role in the manifestation of stuttering and cluttering.
Further research into phonological complexity can refine our understanding and treatment approaches for these fluency disorders.