Okay kiddo, so have you ever heard someone talk and it was hard to understand what they were saying? Maybe they didn't say the words the right way or they mumbled?
Well, that's where orthoepeia comes in! It's a fancy word that means helping people say their words the right way so that other people can understand them better.
Orthoepeia is like a doctor for our words. They help us sound clear and easy to understand when we talk. Scientists have found that there are different ways you can move your mouth and tongue to make different sounds. Orthoepeia helps people learn how to move their mouth and tongue in the best way to make the right sounds.
So next time you hear someone talk and it's hard to understand them, just remember that orthoepeia can help make things better!