TONGUE TWISTERS

 


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Did you know that  International Tongue Twister Day is on November 10, 2024.!!! Tongue twisters are those fun but sometimes annoying patterns of words that rhyme or start with the same letter and are always difficult to say clearly (and without giggling!) Many parents use tongue twisters as a way to entertain their children. But did you know there are also benefits to tongue twisters?

What are the benefits of tongue twisters?

•         Tongue twisters have been proven to clarify the pronunciation of words.

•         Tongue twisters also stretch and strengthen the muscles which you use to speak. (Who knew you had to exercise your mouth?)

•         Tongue Twisters show you what words and sounds you have trouble with pronouncing.

•         Tongue twisters warm up your speaking ability. You will find that performers and public speakers often speak tongue twisters before they go out on stage.

A sentence or series of words that is hard to say correctly is especially when repeated quickly and often: "She sells seashells on the seashore" is a well-known tongue-twister. Ways of speaking. called a tongue twister in English. Children love tongue twisters and challenge their friends to try to say them fast several times in row.

It is a great warm-up exercise for public speaking, as it not only supports effective articulation but also emphasizes speech clarity. Tongue Twisters show you what words and sounds you have trouble pronouncing. Improve memory and reading.

Tongue twisters are a great way to practice and improve pronunciation and fluency. They can also help to improve accents by using alliteration, which is the repetition of one sound. They're not just for kids, but are also used by actors, politicians, and public speakers who want to sound clear when speaking.

Start by saying the tongue twister slowly, then try to speed up. Once you can say a tongue twister through, try to say it twice or three times in a row for a bigger challenge.

Popular Tongue Twisters in English

·       How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

·       Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

·       Give Papa a cup of proper coffee in a copper coffee cup.

·       She sells seashells by the seashore.

·       Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. ...

·       Pad kid poured curd-pulled cod.

·       Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear. ...

Tongue twisters are a great way for a family to have some fun.

Courtesy: google

MR

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