What’s the Purpose & pronunciation of "Red Leather Yellow Leather"?
What’s the Purpose & pronunciation of "Red Leather Yellow Leather"?
Hello :) , I heard actors and speakers use "Red leather yellow leather" as a warm-up. Why do people practice with this phrase? and how to pronounce this?
Leon_Sarkuz
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Last update: 2 days ago
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Hi there, Leon Sarkuz.
"Red leather, yellow leather" is a tongue twister used by actors and speakers as a warm-up for their vocal muscles. This phrase is designed to improve pronunciation and develop vocal agility and control. It features similar-sounding words, like 'red' and 'leather, ' and requires the speaker to move their tongue quickly between different positions to produce the sounds.
- Red: pronounced with the short /e/ sound as in 'bed'
- Leather: the first syllable is pronounced with the short /e/ sound as in 'bed, ' and the second syllable /er/ has an 'r-controlled vowel' sound.
- Yellow: the first syllable is pronounced with the short /e/ sound as in 'bed'
- Leather: the first syllable is pronounced with the short /e/ sound as in 'bed, ' and the second syllable /er/ has an 'r-controlled vowel' sound.
Saying these four words in quick succession will truly test your vocal ability and twist your tongue.
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