Ways to handle stuttering in a round
These come from speech therapy rather than guesswork. They can help you feel more in control in a round. They aren't a cure, and none of them are required. Plenty of debaters compete well without ever using them. Working with a speech therapist will always take you further than a webpage.
Start a phrase soft and gradual instead of slamming into the first sound.
Why it helps in a round: Blocks tend to show up at the start of things: the first word of a speech, a tag, an answer in cross-ex. This takes some tension out of that moment.
How to practice it: Take a relaxed breath, let the air start moving before the sound does, then slide into the first word instead of hitting it.
Easy-onset breath
Go at your own pace, and stop whenever you want.
Breathe in4On the release, ease into: "Our first contention…"
None of this is medical advice, and it doesn't replace working with a licensed speech-language pathologist. If your tournament offers accommodations, go through its official process. These tools are for your own practice.