Posts tagged articulation

The Many Faces of T

T is often a difficult sound to grasp for non-native speakers of English, and it isn’t because the sound is hard to pronounce. Instead, it is because what we think of as the “T sound” is actually composed of several different sounds, and pronouncing the T correctly requires an understanding of the rules surrounding which version to use in a given word.

Liana HewMarch 20, 2019Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, adult, professional, communication, discussion, coworker, work environment, conversation, communication skills, lisp, pronunciation, articulation, megan smith, accent modification, lisps

What Makes “R” So Difficult, and How Can I Change It?

There are many sounds in English, but people often have trouble with R. What makes this sound harder for some people to pronounce, even into adulthood?

Liana HewMarch 6, 2019Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapyspeech-language pathologist, speech therapist, speech teacher, adult, professional, social skills, communication, discussion, coworker, work environment, megan smith, lisp, lisps, pronunciation, articulation

15 of the Most Difficult Words to Pronounce in Toronto - Update 2021

Toronto - Is it actually pronounced T'ron-ah? Here is the truth: we don't pronounce Toronto as T-ron-ah. As a native Torontonian (or Mississaugian - I can't find any reference to what you call a person from Mississauga), I can assure you that most people from the GTA pronounce Toronto, "Tron-TOE" or "Tron-OH" because we are collectively to rushed to pronounce the first "oh."

Melissa JamesFebruary 12, 2017Well Said: Toronto Speech Therapytoronto, speech, articulation, pronunciation, accent, Melissa James

Mar 26, 2025

Challenges In Verbal Communication In People With Congenital Hearing Loss

Congenital hearing loss means hearing loss that is present at birth. This causes difficulties in speaking and in understanding speech. If not treated adequately, children with congenital hearing loss often have inadequate speech and language skills which might persist into adulthood.

Mar 19, 2025

Understanding Emotions Through Facial Expressions

As a speech-language pathologist (SLP) at Well Said, I sometimes work with clients on social communication skills, including the ability to recognize and interpret emotions. One of the most powerful tools we have for understanding how others feel is their facial expressions. The face is a window into emotions, and learning to read it can improve your relationships, communication, and empathy. In this blog post, I’ll introduce you to the work of Dr. Paul Ekman, a pioneer in the study of emotions and facial expressions.

Mar 5, 2025

Apraxia Of Speech In Adults - Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment

Apraxia is a neurological condition, where a person is unable to do a task intentionally, even though they do not have any muscle weakness or incoordination. Apraxia is caused due to damage in the areas of the brain that are responsible for motor planning and motor execution. Because of this, people with Apraxia find it difficult to perform a task when instructed.

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