Tongue Twisters So Fun and Cute You’ll Want to Say Them Out Loud!
Tongue twisters are loved as play and as practice for clear enunciation.
Since you’re giving them a try, how about tackling some cute tongue twisters that are sure to make you smile? In this article, we introduce tongue twisters that are cute either in their word order or in the things that appear in them.
From strings of animal and character names to rhythmic phrases that just beg to be spoken aloud, each one will lift your spirits just by pronouncing it.
They’re perfect for playing with kids or for a quick pastime with friends, so be sure to say them out loud and have fun!
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Tongue twisters so fun and cute you'll want to say them out loud! A collection of tongue twisters (21–30)
Parent turtle, child turtle, grandchild turtleNEW!
It’s a friendly tongue twister that rhythmically repeats the order and relationships of the turtles.
As you try to continue with “A baby turtle rides on the parent turtle’s back, and a grandbaby turtle rides on the baby turtle’s back…,” your tongue inevitably gets tangled and laughter ensues.
Children can take it on playfully while imagining the turtles, and adults can enjoy it as an exercise for the tongue and mouth.
Repeating it helps with a sense of rhythm and pronunciation practice, enhancing the fun of wordplay.
As you read, the cute image of the turtles comes to mind, and just saying it out loud puts you in a cheerful mood.
A child turtle on top of the parent turtle, a grandchild turtle on top of the child turtle, a great-grandchild turtle on top of the grandchild turtleNEW!
It’s a tongue twister that could build a tower of turtles: a child turtle, a grandchild turtle, and a great-grandchild turtle stacked on top of a parent turtle.
Read every “turtle” as “game” and give it a try.
It looks easy on the page, but because the number of words before “turtle” increases little by little and throws off your rhythm, it’s very hard to say.
Be especially careful with the last “great-grandchild turtle,” which is particularly tricky.
If you don’t keep a clear image of the sequence—child, grandchild, great-grandchild—getting progressively younger, you’ll find yourself going “huh?” partway through.
That’s part of the fun, so try it with your family!
Both deer and serow are members of the deer family, but a sea lion is not a deer.NEW!
It’s a tongue twister packed with the word “shika” that many of you probably know.
The “kamoshika” and “ashika” that pop up in the middle get your head tangled—and your tongue, too.
I bet a lot of people also struggle with the transition between “shikashi” (however) and “ashika.” When you try it, I recommend practicing by splitting it into the first and second halves.
By the way, a kamoshika (Japanese serow) is actually in the bovine family, not the deer family.
Surprising, right? Even though its name includes “shika” (deer)!
Totetchiteta tote chite tote chite tote chiteta—oops, I danced. Tontsutsu ton tsutsu toton tsutsu—let’s dance the Dontaku dance.NEW!
Because sounds like “totechite” and “tontsutsu,” which resemble onomatopoeia, appear repeatedly, your mouth naturally tangles when you say them aloud, making you laugh without meaning to.
Both children and adults can take it on playfully, imagining the rhythm of the sounds and the dancing.
If you read while picturing the scene of dancing the “Dontaku Dance,” that’s the key to enjoying it as a story that’s more fun than a simple tongue twister.
With each repetition, the rhythm and timing shift, letting you savor both the joy of speaking out and the urge to challenge yourself.
Once you read it, it becomes addictive—so try enjoying it in all sorts of situations!
Parent turtle, child turtle, descendant turtle; parent duck, child duck, descendant duckNEW!
This is a charming tongue twister that rhythmically expresses the bond between parent and child in turtles and ducks.
Because the same sounds for “parent,” “child,” and “grandchild” repeat, reading it aloud naturally tangles your tongue and brings out laughter.
Children can take it on playfully while imagining the animals, and adults can enjoy it as an exercise for the tongue and mouth, as well as for pronunciation practice.
With turtles and ducks appearing alternately, the sense of rhythm and vocal tempo change, revealing something new each time you read it.
Through repetition, you develop a sense of rhythm and can enjoy both the fun of speaking out and a good laugh—so give it a try!