How to Speak Without Spitting Saliva

Co-authored by Leah Morris

Last Updated: October 25, 2022 References

Spitting saliva as you speak can be an embarrassing problem, but it is reversible. This article provides some ideas on how to reduce the possibility of this happening.

Things You Should Know

Take a moment to swallow before you speak.
Speak at a slower pace.
Practice speaking in front of the mirror.

Steps

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Practice in front of a mirror. This also helps with conquering lisps, stuttering, and most other speech problems.^{[1]
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Tell yourself you are going to fix the problem. Self motivation is big in this.^{[2]
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- Saying affirmations loudly and hearing them has a powerful impact.^{[3]
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Always swallow before you speak. This almost always eliminates most of the problem.^{[4]
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Don't speak too fast. Speaking fast always increases the risk of spitting.^{[5]
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Always be confident! Being confident and believing in yourself is the key to getting over any problem (except overconfidence).^{[6]
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