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Tongue twisters

Playful combinations of sounds that challenge clear pronunciation. Read slowly and notice where the sounds change.

7 entries

/d//ɹ//p/ 16 words

Dew Drops

As much of the dew that the dew drops drop, if dew drops do drop dew.

/b//l//ɹ/ 8 words

The Bleak Breeze

The bleak breeze blighted the bright broom blossoms.

/t//ɹ/ 7 words

Two Toads

Two toads tried to trot to Tedbury.

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