A tongue twister is a phrase, sentence or rhyme that presents difficulties when spoken because it contains similar sounds. The aim of a tongue twister is to try to repeat it several times, as quickly as possible, without stumbling or mispronouncing.
Tongue twisters have long been a popular form of wordplay, particularly for schoolchildren. However, in English-speaking countries they are also used by speech therapists in the treatment of some speech defects.
If you are a student of English, using tongue twisters can help you improve your pronounciation. So, let's give them a try:
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck
If a woodchuck could chuck wood?
He would chuck, he would, as much as he could,
And chuck as much wood as a woodchuck would
If a woodchuck could chuck wood.
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Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Did Peter Piper pick a peck of pickled peppers?
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,
Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?
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Good luck!
