Fred McGriff Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) I haven't been the straightest of arrows with my speech from baseline, but now that half the time I talk, I'm speaking to a 7 month-old girl, things are getting out of control fabulous pretty quick. I sound like Perez Hilton. I think I need to work on crispening up my S's and maybe dropping a few octaves. Less nasal too. Anyone have any tips or experience straightening up their speech via speech therapy? Edited February 24, 2012 by Fred McGriff Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/72023-how-to-crisp-up-your-ss/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gary C Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 I have a particular problem with pronouncing 'th' properly in conversation. Often the number 'three' may sound instead like 'free'. Context obviously means it's fairly irrelevant, but when I know where I'm going in conversation then I'll make sure to stick my tongue underneath my front teeth and really nail that 'th'. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/72023-how-to-crisp-up-your-ss/#findComment-1762202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeQYcJWNBz Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YxJiBzUtvM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5iL_pu5CNs On 2/24/2012 at 5:38 PM, Gary C said: I have a particular problem with pronouncing 'th' properly in conversation. Often the number 'three' may sound instead like 'free'. Context obviously means it's fairly irrelevant, but when I know where I'm going in conversation then I'll make sure to stick my tongue underneath my front teeth and really nail that 'th'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9CdgopSW0I Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/72023-how-to-crisp-up-your-ss/#findComment-1762222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lindrum Larry Cocopipe Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 The american way of forcing those "th" sounds just sound like weird lispy heavy breathing Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/72023-how-to-crisp-up-your-ss/#findComment-1762231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boo Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 On 2/24/2012 at 5:38 PM, Gary C said: I have a particular problem with pronouncing 'th' properly in conversation. Often the number 'three' may sound instead like 'free'. Context obviously means it's fairly irrelevant, but when I know where I'm going in conversation then I'll make sure to stick my tongue underneath my front teeth and really nail that 'th'. i didn't realise that was a speech impediment. i just fought it was a regional accent fing. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/72023-how-to-crisp-up-your-ss/#findComment-1762257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Yeah, I just thought some English guys sounded like that. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Braintree's signature Hide all signatures colindyer.bandcamp.com williamsbraintree.bandcamp.com Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/72023-how-to-crisp-up-your-ss/#findComment-1762278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gary C Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 On 2/24/2012 at 7:15 PM, tauboo said: On 2/24/2012 at 5:38 PM, Gary C said: I have a particular problem with pronouncing 'th' properly in conversation. Often the number 'three' may sound instead like 'free'. Context obviously means it's fairly irrelevant, but when I know where I'm going in conversation then I'll make sure to stick my tongue underneath my front teeth and really nail that 'th'. i didn't realise that was a speech impediment. i just fought it was a regional accent fing. It may be actually. But I don't want to so clearly have a regional accent, then. Maybe it's high-faluting of me. I don't want to sound like I'm from the home counties either, but I certainly don't want to sound like I'm from EAST ANGLIA. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/72023-how-to-crisp-up-your-ss/#findComment-1762343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goDel Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Quote I sound like Perez Hilton. It's probably better to drop your S's entirely at this point. Crisp S's would only make it worse. If I was your mother in law, I would have kidnapped that 7 month old of yours. For HER sake! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/72023-how-to-crisp-up-your-ss/#findComment-1762350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nene multiple assgasms Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 jusht do a sean connery impression twenty-four sheven. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/72023-how-to-crisp-up-your-ss/#findComment-1762622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 i used to go to speach therapy as a young child. worked well i guess. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide YEK's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents !:/music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/72023-how-to-crisp-up-your-ss/#findComment-1762626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 On 2/25/2012 at 4:03 AM, nene multiple assgasms said: jusht do a sean connery impression twenty-four sheven. yesh alexsh Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide jules's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/72023-how-to-crisp-up-your-ss/#findComment-1762631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velazquez Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 [youtubehd]njexVZxjhJc[/youtubehd] Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Velazquez's signature Hide all signatures Hugh Hefner's Nephew Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/72023-how-to-crisp-up-your-ss/#findComment-1762843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcock Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 mixing a mild scouse accent with three years in glasgow has made me sound like an utter knobfiend Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/72023-how-to-crisp-up-your-ss/#findComment-1762863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr lopez Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 On 2/24/2012 at 7:15 PM, tauboo said: On 2/24/2012 at 5:38 PM, Gary C said: I have a particular problem with pronouncing 'th' properly in conversation. Often the number 'three' may sound instead like 'free'. Context obviously means it's fairly irrelevant, but when I know where I'm going in conversation then I'll make sure to stick my tongue underneath my front teeth and really nail that 'th'. i didn't realise that was a speech impediment. i just fought it was a regional accent fing. it is! Maybe gary c also has a speech impediment tho. I love cockney london hilariousness. "We done da best in da weoeld!" Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide dr lopez's signature Hide all signatures On 11/24/2015 at 12:29 PM, Salvatorin said: I feel there is a baobab tree growing out of my head, its leaves stretch up to the heavens Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/72023-how-to-crisp-up-your-ss/#findComment-1762922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gary C Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 On 2/25/2012 at 7:59 PM, dr lopez said: On 2/24/2012 at 7:15 PM, tauboo said: On 2/24/2012 at 5:38 PM, Gary C said: I have a particular problem with pronouncing 'th' properly in conversation. Often the number 'three' may sound instead like 'free'. Context obviously means it's fairly irrelevant, but when I know where I'm going in conversation then I'll make sure to stick my tongue underneath my front teeth and really nail that 'th'. i didn't realise that was a speech impediment. i just fought it was a regional accent fing. it is! Maybe gary c also has a speech impediment tho. I love cockney london hilariousness. "We done da best in da weoeld!" Nah, it's just laziness. Often, I'll just go with an 'f' sound because I don't want to slow my speech with extra tongue-action. Unfortunately when I do emphasise the 'th' I often follow through with a rolling r and then I sound like a weirdo. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/72023-how-to-crisp-up-your-ss/#findComment-1762924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Npoess Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 On 2/25/2012 at 4:44 PM, Velazquez said: [youtubehd]njexVZxjhJc[/youtubehd] lol.. These are great. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Npoess's signature Hide all signatures │ Tumblr │ Last.fm │ Soundcloud │ Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/72023-how-to-crisp-up-your-ss/#findComment-1762927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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