THE ROLE OF ALLITERATION IN CHILDREN'S TONGUE TWISTERS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH AND UZBEK EXAMPLES

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  • Rakhmatova Nargiza Valijonovna Uzbekistan State World Languages University Department of English language teaching methodology #2

Keywords:

alliteration, tongue twisters, children's folklore, English language, Uzbek language, phonetics

Abstract

Tongue twisters are linguistic phenomena that challenge articulation through repetitive sounds, particularly alliteration—the repetition of initial consonant sounds. This paper examines the role of alliteration in children's tongue twisters in English and Uzbek languages. Alliteration enhances phonetic difficulty, aids speech development, and adds rhythmic appeal for children. Examples from both languages illustrate similarities in using alliteration for pronunciation practice, while highlighting phonological differences. The analysis underscores alliteration's universal function in folklore and education.

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Published

2025-12-25

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Rakhmatova Nargiza Valijonovna. (2025). THE ROLE OF ALLITERATION IN CHILDREN’S TONGUE TWISTERS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH AND UZBEK EXAMPLES. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 15(12), 1184–1186. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/2806

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Vol. 15 No. 12 (2025): Volume 15 Issue 12

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