What are short e sounds?
Short “e” is the sound that the letter “e” makes in the words, “egg,” “leg,” and “wet.” It is pronounced eh (as opposed to words like “meet,” “tea,” or “key,” which contain long “e” sounds, pronounced ee).
What is the shortest tongue twister?
1. Short tongue twisters
- Eleven benevolent elephants.
- She sees cheese.
- Six sticky skeletons.
- Truly rural.
- Pad kid poured curd pulled cod.
- Which witch is which?
- Willy’s real rear wheel.
- Six sleek swans swam swiftly southwards.
How do you explain a short e?
The ‘short e’ /ɛ/ sound is a relatively relaxed vowel sound. The middle of the tongue rounds slightly upward and the sides of the tongue may lightly touch the top and bottom side teeth. The lips and jaw are loose and relaxed.
Can you use a tongue twister for the short e sound?
Use the tongue twisters below for practicing the “short e” vowel sound. Comments are closed.
When to use a tongue twister for pronunciation?
While tongue twisters in general are excellent for pronunciation, you can use specific ones to work on specific weaknesses. If your students tend to have problems with consonant blends, for example, you’ll want to use twists that encourage the correct pronunciation of those.
What can Tongue Twisters do for your students?
These tongue twisters will give them plenty of practice with enunciating their vowels. These ones can be a good way to fill a little extra time between classes or simply to break the tension in a classroom. Better yet, ask your students to share tongue twisters in their native language, too.
How often should you repeat a tongue twister?
If a twister is less than five words, it’s usually a good idea to have students repeat it three times. This will tend to trip your students up. Start slowly, by pronouncing each word carefully and having them say it after you, then speed things up as they get the hang of it.