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Stuttering treatment The Secret to Smooth Speech This brief presentation contains the slides I used in a live webinar describing the greatest secret to smoother speech. No matter who you are, if you can learn new skills and habits, you can learn to speak more smoothly, fluently and confidently.
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The SECRET to
Smooth, Fluent & Confident Speech
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What do you think...What is the key skill to speaking well?
Speaking with a RhythmWhy do I call it a SKILL?
Because it can be LEARNED
Speak With a Rhythm
What is Rhythmic Speech? Fastest way to smoothnessFastest way to fluencyFastest way to confident speaking
What is Rhythm?rhythm /ˈriT͟Həm/
Noun
A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
The systematic arrangement of musical sounds, principally according to duration and periodic stress.
Synonyms
cadence - cadency - swing - beat - measure - lilt - metre
Speak With a RhythmHow do you speak with a rhythm?
Inflect (intonations)Change your pitch (tone)Extend your wordsTake regular pauses*
Speak With a RhythmHow do you speak with a rhythm?
Maintain airflow (airflow linking)
A Magical Benefit of Rhythm
Normal, relaxed speechEasier, smoother breathingForget about the mechanics of speech
Socrates Said...
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