Tongue Twisters

Good blood, bad blood is a minimal English tongue twister. The bl cluster and the shift between good and bad at speed turns this four-word phrase into a genuine challenge.

Double bubble gum bubbles double is a fun English tongue twister where double and bubble swap positions. A favourite for children, it is harder than it looks.

Lesser leather never weathered wetter weather better is a classic English tongue twister where the wh, w, and th sounds weave together across every word.

Red lorry, yellow lorry is one of the most famous British tongue twisters. The rapid alternation between /r/ and /l/ sounds trips up native English speakers in just 3 repetitions. Full text, history and tips.

Irish wristwatch is a two-word English tongue twister considered one of the hardest in the language. The r, sh, and ch sounds all compete in just three syllables.

Rubber baby buggy bumpers is one of the most iconic English tongue twisters. The b and r sounds collide on every word, making it nearly impossible at speed.

Moses supposes his toeses are roses is a famous English tongue twister made famous by the film Singin’ in the Rain. The s, z, and oz sounds weave together beautifully.

Truly rural is a two-word English tongue twister that is harder than it looks. The r and l sounds right next to each other in both words make it a genuine phonetic challenge.

A big black bug bit a big black bear is a classic English tongue twister where the b and bl sounds collide constantly. Every key word starts with b.

The sixth sick sheikh’s sixth sheep’s sick is considered by Guinness World Records to be the hardest tongue twister in the English language. The s, sh, and th sounds collide constantly.