[Diction Training] A Collection of Tongue Twisters to Improve Articulation
Tongue twisters are phrases that you repeat as fast as you can, even though they’re hard to say.
Many of you may have played with them when you were kids.
Tongue twisters aren’t just a fun pastime—they’re also effective for improving your articulation.
In this article, we’ll introduce tongue twisters that help you speak more clearly!
They’re great not only for articulation practice if you’re aiming to become an announcer or voice actor, but also useful when you’re asked to give a wedding speech or have to present in front of your class.
Practice hard and use them to achieve your dreams and goals!
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[Diction Training] A Collection of Tongue Twisters to Improve Articulation (21–30)
export car export hot water export vinegar
It’s a tongue twister that depicts various things being exported, and the fact that, aside from export cars, the other terms aren’t very familiar is part of what makes it amusing.
You might even find yourself wondering whether hot water or vinegar would ever actually be exported.
What matters first is pronouncing “yushutsu” (export) accurately—especially getting “shutsu” right—so you don’t get thrown off by what comes before and after it.
Start by pronouncing each word separately, then gradually increase your speed; that’s the recommended approach.
The Director of the Tokyo Patent Approval Bureau suddenly refused to grant leave today.
Even just the first part, “Tokyo Patent Approval Bureau,” is often used as a tongue-twister prompt.
It’s already challenging on its own, and then even more difficult words follow.
For many people, the sticking point is the “kyoka” (approval) portion.
Saying it as a single word isn’t too hard, but when it’s preceded by sounds like “ka,” “kyu,” or “kyo,” your tongue mysteriously stops cooperating.
Try breaking it into individual words and start by reading it slowly.
In conclusion
I introduced some tongue twisters to improve your articulation—how effective were they for you? For sentences you find difficult, start by speaking slowly and clearly.
Also, focusing on lifting the corners of your mouth and pronouncing vowels distinctly will make them easier to say.
Give it a try!