Do you find yourself struggling to pronounce certain words? You might have a lisp! A lisp is a speech impediment that makes it difficult to pronounce the sounds /s/ and /z/. This can make it hard to say words like "scissors" and "zoo". However, there are strategies and techniques that can help you improve your pronunciation.
Here are a few of the most common words that people with lisps find difficult to say:
The following tables show the top 10 words that are hard to say with a lisp, as well as some tips on how to pronounce them correctly.
Word | Tips |
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scissors | Try saying the word slowly and deliberately, making sure to pronounce the "s" sound clearly. |
sugar | Place your tongue behind your top front teeth and blow air across it to create the "s" sound. |
seven | Be sure to keep your tongue behind your top front teeth and make a hissing sound. |
snake | Start by saying the word "snake" without the "s" sound. Then, add the "s" sound at the beginning of the word. |
snow | Try saying the word "snow" slowly and carefully, making sure to pronounce the "s" sound clearly. |
Word | Tips |
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bus | Try saying the word "bus" slowly and deliberately, making sure to pronounce the "s" sound clearly. |
kiss | Place your tongue behind your top front teeth and blow air across it to create the "s" sound. |
glass | Be sure to keep your tongue behind your top front teeth and make a hissing sound. |
has | Start by saying the word "has" without the "s" sound. Then, add the "s" sound at the end of the word. |
says | Try saying the word "says" slowly and carefully, making sure to pronounce the "s" sound clearly. |
Success Stories
* "I used to have a lisp, but thanks to the tips and tricks I learned, I was able to overcome it. Now I can pronounce all of the words on this list correctly!" - Sarah, a former lisp sufferer
* "My child had a lisp, but after working with a speech therapist, he was able to correct his pronunciation. Now he can speak clearly and confidently." - Mary, a parent of a former lisp sufferer
* "I'm a teacher, and I've helped many of my students overcome their lisps. It's so rewarding to see them improve their speech and gain confidence." - John, a teacher
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