Tongue twisters used for play and articulation practice.
Whether you’re just having fun or trying to improve your diction, you might as well enjoy it! In this article, we’ll introduce tongue twisters that make wordplay fun and interesting.
We’ve gathered tongue twisters that let you feel the charm of language—some with delightful word sequences that make you want to say them out loud, and others that are amusing even if you don’t quite understand the meaning.
They can also be used for children’s play or oral exercises for older adults, so please use them as a reference!
Because similar sounds like “soshōshō,” “soshō,” and “shōso” pile up, your tongue naturally twists when you say it aloud, which sparks laughter.
Even if children don’t understand the meanings, they can enjoy playing along with the rhythm, and adults can use it as a fun tongue and mouth exercise or for pronunciation practice.
Combining medical and legal terms lends it a slightly uncanny ring, giving it a humorous feel just by reading it.
With repetition, the rhythm and pacing shift, letting you enjoy both the pleasure of voicing it and the challenge it presents—a delightfully fun tongue twister.
A tongue twister that a University of Tokyo student spent a week creating—bet everyone in the country will stumble over it
Because the same “-jutsu” sound repeats, it’s amusing to say aloud—it makes your mouth feel like it’s spinning.
Both kids and adults can enjoy trying it together to the rhythm.
If you picture things like “the strangeness of magic,” “the pain of martial arts,” and “the tension of surgery” as you read, it can feel a bit like a mini story, and might even make you chuckle.
With repetition, the rhythm and pace of your voice change, letting you enjoy the fun of speaking and laughing at the same time—this tongue twister is addictive after just one read.
[Question for Otoha] Ears, Eyes, Forehead [Tongue Twister #84] #Shorts
These tongue twisters are packed with so much fun you can’t help but say them out loud.
For example: “Omimi momi-momi san momimi,” “Omemé pachi-pachi, panda no omemé,” and “Odeko deko-deko deko, detekoi!” The repeated sounds are rhythmic and cute.
Ears are for hearing, eyes are for seeing, and the forehead is the top of the face—they’re all important teammates in our hardworking bodies.
Turn them into tongue twisters, and the tricky bits become fun, spreading smiles.
Kids and adults alike, let’s all try them together and see who can say them without stumbling! As you play, your language skills will grow and grow.
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!
[Tongue Twister] Parent Turtle, Baby Turtle, Descendant Turtle; Parent Duck, Duckling, Descendant Duck—Can You Say It? Challenge
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!
