My main man, Connor, is almost 5 and befitting to his age has some funkiness in the way he pronounces words. Usually all it takes is a simple reminder, and he stops saying 'yewow' and remembers to say 'yellow'. The word “first” is a completely different story. Half the time he pronounces it "forst”. (Is he German?) Reminding him doesn’t work, modeling it doesn’t work. Saying “It sounds just like ‘thirst’ doesn’t work as he also says 'thorst'.
The only way I’ve found to get him close to the correct pronunciation is to tell him to say it like a pirate. What does that mean? Well, you just insert a 'grrrrr' noise in the middle.
So now when he says 'forst' I say "say it like a pirate!" and he says 'frrrrrrrst!'
And that, my friends, is why I will never be a speech therapist. But who cares. I have a kid who talks like a pirate.
The only way I’ve found to get him close to the correct pronunciation is to tell him to say it like a pirate. What does that mean? Well, you just insert a 'grrrrr' noise in the middle.
So now when he says 'forst' I say "say it like a pirate!" and he says 'frrrrrrrst!'
And that, my friends, is why I will never be a speech therapist. But who cares. I have a kid who talks like a pirate.
On a side note: This reminds me of a funny time when he had trouble with the word "o'clock" right around the time he turned 4. My sister and I had some great laughs over this, btw. This is a video of the awesomeness I captured one morning... and another fine example of why I will never be a speech therapist.
I can't help but laugh. Sue me.
I can't help but laugh. Sue me.
(I also sound like a man for some reason...it's early...don't worry about it.)
lol :)
A precious mom's heart story Jill! You have your hands full :-)
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