Overarticulation
Resolve Speech Therapy · Dysarthria series
What is overarticulation?
Overarticulation is a compensatory strategy that helps improve speech clarity. It works by over-emphasising consonant sounds — the non-vowel sounds in words — making speech clearer and easier for listeners to understand.
It is particularly useful when dysarthria affects articulation, causing imprecise consonant production that reduces intelligibility.
When to use it
- When your speech sounds unclear or slurred
- When listeners ask you to repeat yourself
- In noisy environments or on the phone
- When speaking to someone unfamiliar with your speech
Read each item aloud using overarticulation. Remember: exaggerate, wide mouth, slow down, loud voice.
Words — start here
Session observations
How clear did your speech sound?
Rate your intelligibility today using overarticulation.
Clinician intelligibility rating
Rate the client's intelligibility with overarticulation today.
Which cues helped most?
Reflect on today's session
Note any situations where overarticulation helped, or anything you found difficult.
Goals for next session
Note targets or levels to focus on next time.
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