Tongue twisters are a sequence of words or sounds that are usually alliterative (meaning the first consonant is repeated) and are difficult to pronounce quickly and correctly. They are a type of diction or articulation exercise, which helps you learn to speak clearly. If you have trouble saying this English tongue twister, you’re not alone!
How To Learn Tongue Twisters
Start reading the sentence slowly, make sure you pronounce the beginning and end of each word strongly, and say them slowly but clearly
Strengthen and stretch the muscles involved in speech
Clear pronunciation, clearer speech patterns, and rectify some of the hardest sounds
They show you which sounds are difficult for you
Depending on your native language and your own strengths and weaknesses, some sounds will be harder for you than others.
- You may get stuck on the same sound again and again; this is a sign to focus on that sound.