Eastern Armenian Tongue Twisters You Should Try

Learning Armenian isn’t just about grammar drills or memorizing vocabulary — sometimes, it’s about having fun with the sounds! That’s where Armenian tongue twisters come in.

Tongue twisters, or արագախոսներ (aragakhoshner), are short phrases designed to trip up even the best speakers. They test your pronunciation, speed, and rhythm — while making you laugh at your own slip-ups.

Why Try Armenian Tongue Twisters?

Besides being entertaining, tongue twisters offer:

✔️ A natural way to practice tricky consonants and vowels

✔️ Improved muscle memory for faster, clearer speech

✔️ Better listening skills by focusing on subtle sound differences

✔️ A fun challenge to share with friends or family

Try These Armenian Tongue Twisters

✅ Չէի չարչարվի չարչարվել չարչարվելու համար։
(Chéi charcharvi charcharvelu hamar.)
“I wouldn’t struggle just for the sake of struggling.”

✅ Գյուղում գառը գայլին գայլեցրեց։
(Gyughum gary gaylin gayletzrets.)
“In the village, the lamb scared the wolf.”

✅ Հովիվ Հովհաննեսը հովանոցը հովիվեցրեց։
(Hoviv Hovhannésë hovanoçë hovivetzrets.)
“Shepherd Hovhannes shepherded the umbrella.”

✅ Արտավազդն արտում արտասանեց արտասանությունը։
(Artavazdn artum artasanets artasanutyunë.)
“Artavazd recited the pronunciation in the field.”

Pro Tips for Practicing

Start slow — speed up only after you’re confident.
Record yourself and listen back to catch mistakes.
Practice in front of a mirror to watch mouth movements.
Turn it into a game with friends or family — who can say it the fastest?

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