About the Tongue Twister Generator
Tongue twisters are fun, and they are also a proven way to train your mouth. Each one packs similar sounds together so that your tongue, lips and brain have to work quickly. Press the button for a random twister, choose easy, medium or hard, and read the sounds to watch, such as s and sh or r and l. If your browser can speak, press Hear it to listen to the sentence slowly or at normal speed, then try to say it three times without a mistake. The list covers classics and some new ones, with the hardest sound pairs for learners of English. It is useful for English learners, actors, presenters, teachers and anyone with a few minutes to warm up their voice.
Updated October 2026
How to use the Tongue Twister Generator
- 1Choose a difficulty or leave it on Any.
- 2Press New tongue twister for a random one.
- 3Read the sounds to watch under the sentence.
- 4Press Hear it to listen slowly, then try it yourself.
- 5Say it three times fast without a mistake.
How to practise well
Start slowly and make every sound clear. Slow practice teaches your mouth the movement, and speed comes by itself after a few rounds. Say the twister three times, then repeat it a little faster. If you stumble on the same word each time, say that word alone ten times, then put it back into the sentence.
Record yourself and listen back. It is surprising how much you hear on a recording that you cannot hear while speaking. You can use your phone or the Voice Recorder on this site.
Keep the muscles of your face relaxed while you practise. Tension in the jaw or lips makes the words harder to say, so roll your shoulders, breathe out slowly and smile a little before each try. A few rounds a day for a week is enough to feel a clear difference in how clearly you speak.
Sounds that cause trouble
- s and sh: she sells seashells.
- r and l: red lorry, yellow lorry.
- th and s or f: thirty-three thirsty thieves.
- p, b and k: Peter Piper picked a peck.
- w and v: which witch switched the Swiss wristwatches.
- Consonant clusters like str, spl and thr.
Related tools
Listen to any text with Text to Speech, practise listening and spelling with the Spelling Practice Test, or count the beats in a line with the Syllable Counter. Regular short practice will do more for your pronunciation than one long session.
Features
- Over 40 tongue twisters
- Easy, medium and hard levels
- Sounds to watch for each one
- Read aloud slowly or at normal speed
- Copy a twister to share
- Recent twisters list
- Works on phones and computers
Frequently asked questions
What is a tongue twister?
A sentence that is hard to say quickly because it repeats similar sounds, such as She sells seashells by the seashore.
How do tongue twisters help with English?
They train the muscles and the ear for sounds that learners often mix up, such as r and l, s and sh, or th. Practising slowly first, then faster, builds accuracy.
What is the hardest tongue twister?
It depends on your language. Twisters that mix s, sh and th, such as the sixth sick sheikh's sixth sheep is sick, are often called the hardest for English speakers.
How should I practise?
Say it slowly and clearly three times. Then speed up a little. Stop if you make a mistake and start again at a slower speed. Accuracy comes before speed.
Can children use it?
Yes. The easy level has short phrases such as Rubber baby buggy bumpers. They are good for speech warm-ups and games.
Why can't I hear it?
Your browser may have no speech voice installed. You can still practise by reading the twister aloud.
Can I use them as a warm-up before presenting?
Yes. Public speakers and actors use them to loosen the lips and tongue before a talk or a performance.