Turkish

Turkish tongue twisters – tekerlemeler with English translation

Kirmizi gul sari gul – the Turkish version of red lorry yellow lorry using red and yellow roses. Full text, English translation, and practice guide.

Sal sele sel sele – a short punchy Turkish tongue twister about a raft and flowing water. Full text, English translation, and step-by-step practice guide.

Papaz uzum yemez – the Turkish tongue twister about a priest who won’t eat grapes. Full text, English translation, pronunciation of Turkish vowels, and practice tips.

Kartal kalkar dag basar – the classic Turkish tongue twister about an eagle and a mountain. Full text, English translation, pronunciation guide, and how to practice.

Bu yogurdu sarimsaklasak – possibly the hardest Turkish tongue twister about garlicky yogurt. Full text, English translation, why it’s so hard, and practice guide.

Bir berber bir berbere – the most famous Turkish tongue twister about two barbers opening a shop. Full text, English translation, pronunciation guide, and practice tips.