Some people talk too fast, which may be due to their personality, run-of-the-day, nervousness or anxiety, for example. Those who speak very fast do not pronounce the words in their entirety, leaving out a few syllables and mending a word in the other, which can make it difficult for other people to understand.
When fast talking is associated with personality, it is difficult for the person to change, however there are some tips and exercises that can be done to help the person to speak more slowly, slowly and clearly, making it easier to understand.
How to speak slowly
Speaking too fast is common when the person feels nervous or anxious for some reason, such as presenting a job. Some ways to speak more slowly and relieve nervousness are:
- Speak more clearly, paying attention to each spoken word and trying to speak syllable by syllable;
- Try to talk with pauses, as if you were reading a text, stopping a little after speaking a phrase, for example;
- Breathe when speaking;
- Practice relaxation techniques, especially if the reason for talking too fast is nervousness;
- When speaking to an audience, read your speech aloud and record your voice, so that you then realize the speed with which you are speaking and check the need to take breaks, for example;
- Exaggerate the movements of the mouth when speaking, this allows all syllables to be pronounced clearly and slowly.
Usually those who talk too fast tend to get touching or picking up other people during the conversation and projecting the body forward. Therefore, one of the ways to speak slower is to pay attention to behavior when talking to other people, avoiding touching too much, for example. Learn also how to speak in public.
