Twenty Tongue Twisters for Children

TONGUE TWISTERS FOR CHILDREN

Tongue twisters are a fun and effective way to master English pronunciation. They force students to pay close attention to each sound, helping to build muscle memory for those tricky sounds that may not exist in their native language. For learners of English as a foreign language, especially when certain sounds (like the English “th,” the “r” vs. “l” contrast, and clusters of consonants) pose a challenge, regular practice with tongue twisters can boost confidence, improve clarity, and enhance overall fluency.

On this page, you’ll find 20 tongue twisters designed to help you practice at your own pace. For each tongue twister, you can listen to a sound clip where a speaker first reads it slowly and then fast. This approach allows you to hear the clear pronunciation and rhythm before you try to match the pace. Enjoy the challenge and have fun improving your English skills!

1. She sells seashells by the seashore.

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2. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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3. Red lorry, yellow lorry.

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4. Irish wristwatch, Swiss wristwatch.

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5. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck, if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

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6. The thirty-three thieves thought that they thrilled the throne throughout Thursday.

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7. I saw Susie sitting in a shoeshine shop.

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8. Unique New York, unique New York.

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9. Can you can a can as a canner can can a can?

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10. Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair. Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn’t very fuzzy, was he?

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11. Round and round the rugged rock the ragged rascal ran.

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12. Larry’s lizard likes lounging in the lovely light.

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13. Thin sticks, thick bricks.

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14. Which wristwatches are Swiss wristwatches?

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15. Sheep should sleep in a shed.

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16. Betty Botter bought some butter, but she said the butter’s bitter.

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17. Fluffy feathers fly from the flock.

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18. Rory’s rare red parrots really rarely rest.

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19. Three free throws.

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20.  Thai traders think through thought thoroughly.

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Use these tongue twisters regularly as a warm-up or as a fun break during your studies. Listen to the slow and fast readings, then practice saying them aloud until you feel confident with the pronunciation. Happy practicing!