Is it healthier to read out loud to read to yourself?

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I was just wondering, if you are reading to yourself, and you come across a word you don't know, you are more likely to skip it. However, if you were to read aloud you would probably try to sound it out. Am I wrong or am I right?

Marduk · Accepted Answer

Recalcitrant.   I read that word for many years and never looked it up, always wondered what it meant.  I sorta of figured it meant lagging behind which is basically correct.   I talk to myself all the time as I understand myself well.  I don't care what people think.   I sing while shopping, I am happy.   When you get older you find out all the stupid stuff is indeed stupid and you no longer worry about it.   I never cared what other people thought, I was living MY LIFE NOT THEIRS!  Always remember your life is your own, nobody elses.

Karen L · Answer

Healthier? I don't think it matters. And I read fast enough that having to speak all the words out loud would slow me down. My brain can process what I read faster than my voice can go. I don't skip words I don't know, not usually. I stop and see if the meaning is reasonably clear from the context and if it isn't, or not clear enough, or if I'm just curious about this new word, I look it up.

JenWales · Answer

I'd say it depends on the person.  I read a lot and always have a dictionary handy.  If I can't work out a meaning through context, I look it up.  I'd feel silly reading out loud.

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Is it healthier to read out loud to read to yourself?

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