Tongue Twister Challenge
Read a tongue twister aloud, practice diction, and share your score.
Can you say this without stumbling?
Join 54K+ people who've tested their voice
Here’s an example of what you’ll say:
She sells seashells by the seashore. The shells she sells are surely seashells. So if she sells shells on the seashore, I'm sure she sells seashore shells.
Most people stumble at 140 WPM. Take our 30-second tongue twister test and discover your real speaking speed and clarity score.
How it works:
Launch the test and allow microphone access
Read the tongue twister clearly for ~10–20 seconds
Get your score: speaking speed, clarity and tips
What you'll discover — and why it changes everything
What you will get
Why this matters
Benchmarks & goals
72% of people
The Mumblers24% of people
Clear Communicators4% of people
Elite SpeakersPeople who speak clearly are perceived as
38% more competent
Even when saying the exact same words
Check My Voice ScoreReviews
8 July 2024
🇺🇸My team was scared to tell me
"Anonymous feedback: 'Marcus talks too fast, can't follow him in meetings.' I thought they weren't paying attention. Took this test during lunch. I was the problem. That sucked to see. But at least I knew. Four weeks later, my 1-on-1s are actually productive. Turns out clarity matters more than confidence.
23 May 2024
🇨🇦It wasn't the Zoom lag
I've been blaming 'Zoom lag' for two years. Sorry, can you repeat that?" "You're cutting out." I kept apologizing for my internet. Took this test. My internet is fine. I'm the problem. My clients have been struggling to understand me on every single call and I had no idea.
12 April 2023
🇬🇧She was translating me to the room
My boss kept cutting me off in meetings. Every time I'd start talking, she'd interrupt with "So what you're saying is..." and reword everything. I thought she was being controlling. Turns out she was translating me because nobody could understand what I was saying. That's humbling.
What we’ve learned from 54,000+ Tests
78%
Scored lower than expected28%
WPM perception gap12%
Above 180 WPM first try89%
Reached pro level in 4 weeksFAQ
The hardest tongue twisters typically feature rapid repeated consonant sounds (alliteration) that challenge even professional speakers. Classic difficult examples include "Irish Wristwatch," "The Sixth Sick Sheik's Sixth Sheep's Sick," "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers," and "Pad kid poured curd pulled cod." Professional voice actors can recite these at 200+ WPM with perfect clarity, while most people stumble and slow down significantly. Our 30-second test uses a carefully selected tongue twister that's challenging enough to reveal your true speaking ability while being accessible enough for anyone to attempt.
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Read a tongue twister aloud, practice diction, and share your score.