What common problems do you find with pronunciation and what exercises do you do to help?

[hilarypeta]

[MsNoir]

Well dont go to Starbucks and try to order anything - they think you dont speak english - LOL

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[PatV in reply to MsNoir]

hahaha--I don't go in because I can't stand standing in line behind a bunch of entitled, tweeting, pushy etc. etc. and not knowing where to pick up what. Feel like an eejut.

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My problem is just beginning. Am interested to hear suggestions.

[hilarypeta]

Mine seems to have started early perhaps as ha ve been living in france and belgium talking french. They do not seem to open their mouths as much and also i talk more when with friends and family in the uk...

I find words like long words with rs like irrecoverable .. Difficult, when talking fast and when tired. Words beginning with l sometimes.. One side of face mouth muscles are weaker than the other..

[maryalice]

I have a difficult time sometimes just starting to talk..The words just won't come out.

Any word that starts with an "H" is a real problem. I took the Lee Silverman speech therapy class, which helped me a lot. I just haven't been as diligent as I need to be in doing the exercises.

[hilarypeta in reply to maryalice]

Yes i know what you mean. I am a talkative person and sometimes i am so keen to say something it takes a. Moment to get started...either someone chips in before you or they seem aware of that slight pause...

[esrob]

I also took the Lee Silverman spseeh therapy course about ten years ago. It has been a tremendous help. Yes, my voice is a bit softer and I do have to "think loud" every now and then, but I recommend this to anyone, especially, if like me, they do the occasional bit of pulic speaking.

[PatV]

I can speak loud and clear, but sometimes brain freezes. And I have to say "Talk among yourselves." Awkward when I'm the invited speaker, but hey they know I have PD <3

[PatV in reply to PatV]

that's sposed to be a heart

[jillannf6]

HI

I TOO HD DTHE LEE SILVERMAN VOIUCE THERAPY WHICH HAS NOT WORKED 4 ME

I HAVE TROUBL E WITH "S" AT STAR TOF ANY WORDS WITH "V" M

AND LOTS OF OTHERS ESP WHEN I AM STRESSED

SINGING HELPS ME AS I (THINK) I AM SINGING THE RIGHT WORDS IN TUNE.

LOL JILL ;

[jillannf6]

Should eb a smiley

[hilarypeta]

I have started going to church and find singing the hymns helps me..