Tongue Twister Definition

noun
A phrase or sentence that is hard to say fast, usually because of alliteration or a sequence of nearly similar sounds (Ex.: six sick sheiks)
Webster's New World
Something difficult to pronounce.
American Heritage

Alternative form of tongue-twister.

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Other Word Forms of Tongue Twister

Noun

Singular:
tongue twister
Plural:
tongue-twisters

Origin of Tongue Twister

Tongue Twister Sentence Examples

  • The " sixth sick sheik 's sixth sheep 's sick " is said to be the toughest tongue twister in the English language.

  • The first person starts the game by whispering a phrase, rhyme or tongue twister in the ear of the next person.

  • Now children write their tongue twister sentences on each page.

  • You may not have heard of her, but do you know the tongue twister that was written about her?

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Words Starting With

TTOTON

Words Ending With

RERTER

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Word Length

14 Letter Words14 Letter Words Starting With T14 Letter Words Ending With R