How To Speak Without Spitting Saliva: 5 Steps (with Pictures)

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This article was co-authored by Patrick Muñoz. Patrick is an internationally recognized Voice & Speech Coach, focusing on public speaking, vocal power, accent and dialects, accent reduction, voiceover, acting and speech therapy. He has worked with clients such as Penelope Cruz, Eva Longoria, and Roselyn Sanchez. He was voted LA's Favorite Voice and Dialect Coach by BACKSTAGE, is the voice and speech coach for Disney and Turner Classic Movies, and is a member of Voice and Speech Trainers Association. There are 7 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 262,994 times.

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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  1. Step 1 Practice in front of a mirror. 1 Practice in front of a mirror. This also helps with conquering lisps, stuttering, and most other speech problems.[1] [2]
  2. Step 2 Tell yourself you are going to fix the problem. 2 Tell yourself you are going to fix the problem. Self motivation is big in this.[3] [4]
    • Saying affirmations loudly and hearing them has a powerful impact.[5] [6]
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  3. Step 3 Always swallow before you speak. 3 Always swallow before you speak. This almost always eliminates most of the problem.[7]
  4. Step 4 Don't speak too fast. 4 Don't speak too fast. Speaking fast always increases the risk of spitting.[8]
  5. Step 5 Always be confident!... 5 Always be confident! Being confident and believing in yourself is the key to getting over any problem (except overconfidence).[9]
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  • Don't eat foods while speaking because your body produces saliva to break your food down.[10] Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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Things You'll Need

  • A mirror

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/
  2. ↑ Leah Morris. Life Coach. Expert Interview
  3. ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/201201/personal-growth-motivation-the-drive-change
  4. ↑ Leah Morris. Life Coach. Expert Interview
  5. ↑ https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/affirmations.htm
  6. ↑ Leah Morris. Life Coach. Expert Interview
  7. ↑ https://www.therabreath.com/articles/oral-care-tips-and-advice/how-to-avoid-spitting-when-talking/
  8. ↑ https://www.therabreath.com/articles/oral-care-tips-and-advice/how-to-avoid-spitting-when-talking/
  9. ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thicken-your-skin/201509/the-essence-confidence
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  1. ↑ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924224417300092

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Patrick Muñoz Co-authored by: Patrick Muñoz Voice & Speech Coach This article was co-authored by Patrick Muñoz. Patrick is an internationally recognized Voice & Speech Coach, focusing on public speaking, vocal power, accent and dialects, accent reduction, voiceover, acting and speech therapy. He has worked with clients such as Penelope Cruz, Eva Longoria, and Roselyn Sanchez. He was voted LA's Favorite Voice and Dialect Coach by BACKSTAGE, is the voice and speech coach for Disney and Turner Classic Movies, and is a member of Voice and Speech Trainers Association. This article has been viewed 262,994 times. 46 votes - 73% Co-authors: 20 Updated: July 16, 2025 Views: 262,994 Categories: Discreet Bodily Etiquette | Teeth and Mouth Health In other languages Spanish Russian Portuguese Japanese
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