Why Do I Always Slur My Words?
Dysarthria Often Causes Slurred or Slow Speech That Can Be Difficult to Understand. Common Causes of Dysarthria Include Nervous System Disorders and Conditions...
Dysarthria often causes slurred or slow speech that can be difficult to understand. Common causes of dysarthria include nervous system disorders and conditions that cause facial paralysis or tongue or throat muscle weakness. Certain medications also can cause dysarthria.
What does it mean when you slur your words?
Slurred speech or speech disorders are a symptom characterized by the poor pronunciation of words, mumbling, or a change in speed or rhythm during a conversation. The medical term for speech disorders is dysarthria. Speech disorders may develop slowly over time or follow a single incident.
How do I stop slurring my words?
- take a deep breath before you start speaking.
- put extra effort into saying key words.
- speak slowly, saying 1 word at a time if necessary.
- leave a clear space between each word.
- make sure you're in the same room as the person you're talking to and face them.
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