What is Tongue-twister?
A '''tongue-twister''' is a [[phrase]] that is hard to [[speech|say]]. They often use [[alliteration]] and [[homophone]]s. They are commonly employed to help warm up [[Singer|singers]] and [[Actor|actors]]<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.spiritsound.com/twisters.html|title = Vocal Warmup Tongue Twisters|first = David|last = Gordon|website = Spirit Sound|publisher =|accessdate = 6 March 2016}}</ref> Tongue-twisters can range from simple phrases for beginners to complex sequences that require advanced vocal control. They are popular in language learning, helping non-native speakers improve their pronunciation and familiarity with tricky sounds. Additionally, tongue-twisters are often used in competitions or as games, where participants try to say them without stumbling == Examples == * How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? He would chuck as many wood as a woodchuck chucks if a woodchuck could chuck wood. * She sells sea-shells on the sea-shore. The sea shells she sells are sea shells for sure. * Six sick hicks nick six slick bricks with picks and sticks. * The lips, the teeth, the tip of the tongue. == References == {{reflist}} [[Category:Linguistics]] {{stub}}