PyeongChang…why is it so very difficult to think of a word finding cue for this county in South Korea?? I looked it up on Wikipedia, and got the following pronunciation guide: /ˌpjʌŋˈtʃæŋ/) . I am thinking the difficulty is that we don’t have corresponding words in English with phonological sequences like ˌ/pjʌŋ/. So how to associate a familiar word with this? I came up with “pee on chain.” Do you think any parents will be offended that I used “pee”? I’m sure their children have heard much worse. So here’s my word finding cue for PyeongChang:
Remember – Divide the word into syllables and make them very explicit. Count the syllables and clap them or tap them out. Link an “easy to retrieve” word with the evasive syllables. Think the cue, say the real word. Say the word aloud 5 times, then make up a meaningful sentence using the word. “Pee on chain” is pretty silly…but sometimes the silly cues are the ones the kids remember. Enjoy the Olympics – and remember the games are in PyeongChang!
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