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A tongue-twister is a phrase or sentence that is difficult to say because it contains many similar sounds. The object is to repeat it as many times as possible, as quickly as possible, without mispronunciation.

They are often used to practice pronunciation. Read the following tongue-twisters and try to repeat them many times.

Greek grapes.

Mixed biscuits.

Red lorry, yellow lorry.

A proper copper coffee pot.

Whistle for the thistle sifter.

They're thirsty every Thursday. (Sent by Vicky Oliva Navarro from Barcelona, Spain)

A noisy noise annoys an oyster.

Twelve twins twirled twelve twigs.

I can catch cats, cats can't catch me. (Sent by Noelia Torrecillas from Ceuta, Spain)

Freddy thrush flies through thick fog.

Check the children's shirts and shorts. (Sent by Vicky Oliva Navarro from Barcelona, Spain)

Spanish school is on Smiths Street. (Sent by Carmen Blanco from Gijón, Spain)

Nine nice night nurses nursing nicely.

The mink mixed a medicinal mixture.

Sister Susie's sewing shirts for soldiers.

Vincent vowed vengeance very vehemently. (Sent by Yani Corti from Banfield, Argentina)

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