How can I remidy my fast talking problem, which leads to inability to pronouce certain words well?

Question

I am naturally a fast talker and It's rare that I can actually say something to someone and not get a: "What?" as an answer after the first time I say it.

However, I have a much bigger problem involving the pronunciation of certain letter combinations. Due to my fast talking, I seem to be unable to pronounce two identical consequent syllables, and for some reason it is only noticable when I use the T and D letters. Sounds such as: "Ta", "Da", "To", "Do".

Whenever I challenge myself by trying to say something tricky, I tend to blend two syllables together and make the final word sound extremely fast and horribly incorrect.
I tried practicing repeating the troublesome words a several times, but I notice that my jaw starts to tire out shortly after, as if I am struggling so hard just to say that word.

What I ask of you intelligent ones is a way to perhaps rid myself of this speech disorder. A program or site of some relevant sort would be extremely appreciated!

Thanks!

In addition:
I do believe it to be a disorder of some sort, because I am in fact trying very hard when saying them challenging words. It's hard to explain, but it is much like my tongue gets stuck on my teeth when the T or D sound comes up and I can't pronouce the second syllable, so it sort of "drowns" in the first one.
As I said, practicing like this seems useless since I appear to be doing it wrong... Talking wrong, even, since my jaw muscles are tired for a short while after repeating a few times. I need to "learn" how to speak this sound slower and more correctly first in order to practice it correctly...

Any comments and suggestions are welcome as always!

Answer 1

I have a similar problem as you, and it also causes me to stutter as well. It is especially worse when I am excited or stressed. Very embarassing especially when I have to talk in front of a group of people. However, I have found that when I make a conscious effort to speak slowly, it really helps. Whenever I notice myself speaking fast, I remind myself to slow down. Since I started to do this, I've been having the problem less often. I hope this helps you. Good luck!

Answer 2

Hi- I am sorry about ur problem. It would be helpful if you called a Local Agency that specializes in Speech Therapy. There is help available out there. Have you ever had ur hearing checked? Sometimes this slows up ones ability to hear how things are pronounced properly. Take a few deep breaths, and as hard as it may be, TRY TO TALK A BIT SLOWER! Again, there is help out there. Maybe ur Physician could refer you to the right Agency to assist you with ur concern. GOOD LUCK- TAKE CARE!

Answer 3

The act of speaking clearly and understandably is called "enunciation". Its opposite is generally called "slurring".

There are people who perform exercises designed to improve their enunciation: actors, broadcasters, singers, and so on.

You might benefit from some of the same practices that the members of those professions engage in. Google may be able to locate some relevant information for you.

I suspect you can also train yourself to speak more clearly, since you already recognize the problems you have with certain parts of speech. Maybe you can develop some vocal exercises that force you to pronounce these problem syllables over and over, until you are able to do it without getting tongue-tied.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Like you really cant control the fast talking. You should practice with your talking! It may sound silly but it will help! Also I don't belive you have have a speech disorder some people just talk fast!

Answer 5

i know people who talk fast, they do the same thing w. the same words.. umm yeah practice i guess ? i dont think you have a speech disorder though