Seize chaises sèches sur seize arches sèches.

Meaning: A relentless collision of 'sei', 'sèch', and 's' — the tongue can't find traction.

Language: French

Literally: Sixteen dry chairs on sixteen dry arches.

Category: Tricky

Origin: A French 's/ch' mixing drill widely used in diction classes.

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