making speech clearer (repeat post)

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Besides the mouth exercises that I just resent, here are some things to keep

in mind for clearer speech:

When talking, concentrate on the following:

1. Open your mouth wider

2. Separate your words and syllables (Examples: Mi-am-i Flor-i-da or I'll

see you to-mor-row).

3. Pronounce EVERY sound (overexaggerate)

4. Take a deep breath prior to speaking

5. Take a breath after every 4-5 words

6. Be LOUD

I've found most people who have weakness/decreased coordination of the

tongue, do best using #1 and 2

If it's mostly a voice problem (too soft), concentrate on #6 and 4.

You may need someone else to listen to you during a short conversaton with

them and have them give you feedback on if you're really using the

strategies or need to do more of them.

Or, you could tape record yourself for your own feedback.

Hope someone finds these helpful,

Rose

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