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TONGUE TWISTERS–Twist yourself!!!

Updated: Jan 7, 2022



Do the words in your thoughts usually come out the same way when you practice speaking English?

Most likely not.

Letters and sounds might become a little... twisted!

Tongue twisters are designed to catch you off guard with the word combinations they use.

However, this is precisely why they're a great approach to improve your pronunciation.

Don't give them the upper hand!


INTRODUCTION



Tongue twisters are a group of words or phrases that are difficult to pronounce correctly. They are also an excellent tool for language learners to employ in order to improve their English pronunciation. Even native speakers may struggle with these amusing phrases, which contain perplexing alliteration and word combinations. Practicing these difficult lines aloud can help you get the hang of different sounds and perfect your pronunciation.


Begin by reciting the tongue twister gently, then repeating it and increasing your pace. For a greater challenge, try saying the tongue twister several times in succession as quickly as you can. Practice the following tongue twisters many times a day to see whether your pronunciation improves.


In English, a tongue twister is a statement or series of words that are difficult to pronounce correctly. Children enjoy tongue twisters and challenge their pals to say them quickly numerous times in a row. Tongue twisters are a fun technique for English learners to practice on one or two consonants at a time to perfect their pronunciation. Begin by slowly speaking the tongue twister, then try to speed up. Once you've mastered a tongue twister, try saying it again or three times in succession for a tougher challenge.



EXAMPLES


Some of the tongue twisters to try:-

  1. I scream you scream, We all scream for ice cream.

  2. A really leery Larry rolls readily to the road.

  3. I looked right at Larry’s rally and left in a hurry.

  4. Round and round the rugged rock.

  5. Thirty-three thousand feathers on a thrushes throat.

  6. The thirty-three thieves thought that they thrilled the throne throughout Thursday.

  7. If a dog chews shoes, whose shoes does he choose?

  8. She sells seashells by the seashore.

  9. Near an ear, a nearer ear, a nearly eerie ear.

  10. I Slit A Sheet A Sheet I Slit And On A Slitted Sheet I Sit

  11. Top chopstick shops stock top chopsticks.

  12. Six Selfish shellfish

  13. A skunk sat on a stump and thunk the stump stunk, but the stump thunk the skunk stunk

  14. A big black bear sat on a big black rug

  15. You know New York, you need New York, you know you need unique New York

  16. Give papa a cup of proper coffee in a copper coffee cup.

  17. Seventy-seven benevolent elephants.

  18. I looked right at Larry’s rally and left in a hurry.

  19. A tutor who tooted the flute tried to tutor two tooters to toot. Said the two to the tutor, “Is it harder to toot or to tutor two tooters to toot?

  20. I wish to wish the wish you wish to wish, but if you wish the wish the witch wishes, I won’t wish the wish you wish to wish.

  21. Six sick hicks nick six slick bricks with picks and sticks

  22. Can you can a can as a canner can can a can?

  23. Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair. Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn’t fuzzy, was he?

  24. How can a clam cram in a clean cream can?

  25. Susie works in a shoeshine shop. Where she shines she sits, and where she sits she shines



Tongue Twisters' Advantages:-



  • Tongue twisters stretch and develop the speech muscles, allowing one to articulate diverse sounds clearly.

  • Tongue twisters practitioners frequently have the clearest speech.

  • Tongue Twisters will show you the words and sounds you have difficulty pronouncing.

  • Tongue twisters are a terrific way for the whole family to have a good time.

  • Begin by reciting the tongue twister gently, then repeating it and increasing your pace.

  • If you do it for 2–3 months, you will notice an increase in your speech rate.

  • Tongue twisters have always been utilized before speeches by actors, news anchors, and even politicians. This is due to the fact that tongue twisters train your mouth to speak fluently and accurately. Warm-up your mouth muscles and voice cords by practicing essential sounds.

  • I recommend practicing this strategy before giving an English presentation or participating in a practice conversation.

  • Tongue twisters will also improve your personality because how you talk is the most important factor.

  • One of the best benefits of a tongue twister is that it will assist you in an interview. Before any interview, spend 5 minutes practicing a few tongue twisters. Your mind and mouth won’t struggle to connect to each other and you will give the interview fluently.



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