Subvocalization: Are you saying these words in your head?

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  • @hads5279
    @hads5279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    I am extremely confused as to how it’s even possible to not say a word in your head when you read. How in the world do you comprehend a word without saying it in your head?

    • @ckthomas5756
      @ckthomas5756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      by visualizing hte words as sentences

    • @destoothebarber929
      @destoothebarber929 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ckthomas5756 woahhhh

    • @OneOfYourFrenchGirIs
      @OneOfYourFrenchGirIs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      2:20 explains that you can only water down the habit, no one can get rid of it fully:)
      I was also confused, because I felt like it was impossible... because it is!!

    • @renelesch6244
      @renelesch6244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      If you look at a stone, you dont have to tell yourself „stone“ in your head...

    • @OneOfYourFrenchGirIs
      @OneOfYourFrenchGirIs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@renelesch6244 doesn't that only work for nouns?

  • @amorestperpe
    @amorestperpe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Hahaha lord 🤣😂 I was trying to follow along at the 350 wpm pace and was like holy shit I'm dumb... That's way to fast. Then I remembered I'm watching this video on 2x speed lmao.

  • @stitchfan_8290
    @stitchfan_8290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I can't read without my inner monologue.
    i see words as a visual representation of noises made by the human mouth.
    To read with out the inner voice is like trying to experience music by looking at an oscilloscope.

    • @diegovera1353
      @diegovera1353 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Then just forget about the sound altogether, see words as if you were a person who had never ever heard any human talk in his life

    • @stitchfan_8290
      @stitchfan_8290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@diegovera1353 I am not even shore what that would be like.
      what do words even mean with out sound?
      If I learned to read and write before learning to talk and listen maybe I could do it.
      But I was late learning to read and write.

  • @blueshoes915
    @blueshoes915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Thank you so much for this! I’ve heard the counting out loud while you read method and it’s impossible for me to do. I am then not reading anything, just counting and looking at symbols. I tend to talk a lot faster than I read though. 😬 I have a lot of books I want to read but it takes me so much longer to get through them than other people. I’ve been trying different methods but the subvocalizing is a hard habit to break. This tool seems to work much better for me. I am definitely going to practice with this.

    • @bmwmga7192
      @bmwmga7192 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is it going so far? Have you reduce subvocalisation since?

  • @anncabras3961
    @anncabras3961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    For me focusing on my breathing helps me a lot in reducing it. Of course I still say the words in my head but if I don’t focus completely on the reading but partly focus on something else like my breathing it gets a lot less:)

    • @dovafx9170
      @dovafx9170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bro I do the same I'm not alone

  • @OneOfYourFrenchGirIs
    @OneOfYourFrenchGirIs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Thank you for 2:20 other videos were making me think subvocalization could be eradicated fully!! I felt like that was impossible, and now I know it is 😂

  • @astrocat9216
    @astrocat9216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Im bad at learning from reading, my comprehension is bad when reading too fast and subvocalization is good for me.

    • @denis3208
      @denis3208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Its good for everyone because without it you wouldn't know what you read you would only see shapes. Keep practicing, reading is a skill like anything else everyone can get better ! Try if you can to buy a book of Jim Kwik he is a great teacher for all sorts of learning, including memory and reading.

    • @jugheadjones5473
      @jugheadjones5473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@denis3208 Limitless by Jim Kwik

    • @jigneshpadia
      @jigneshpadia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@denis3208 Any suggestion on how to start getting pictures from reading words without having to subvocalize it. Clarification - English is a 2nd language so we never learned basic vocabulary through picture words.

  • @jimbojimson
    @jimbojimson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think I'd be throwing all of my comprehension out the window if I tried this. I usually can't comprehend what I'm reading if I read as fast as I talk, I have to slow it down and then still catch myself reading without paying attention so I have to reread a lot of paragraphs twice, or sometimes three or four times before I actually pay attention to what was said.

  • @suhilkoul4850
    @suhilkoul4850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I watched 6 videos right now on this topic, hands down this was the best

  • @denis3208
    @denis3208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I can do 3 words at a time by 600 words per minute, 800 was a struggle and 1200 (reading speed of JFK) my comprehension was stretched. I still have to practice. But now I know what you mean by reducing sub subvocalization, thank you !

    • @amoszander047
      @amoszander047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jeez 1200?? I guess great ppl are great for a reason 😭

  • @DannyBridie
    @DannyBridie ปีที่แล้ว

    man, thank you SO much for this! every. single. video. on this topic is someone just telling us what it is & that we should reduce it, without much info on how we CAN reduce it. this video, along with the website you've created, really made a difference.
    THANK YOU!

  • @master-oh6zn
    @master-oh6zn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    if you subvocalize that means you are gonna read as fast as u can talk.
    Eminem: MENACING

  • @ranjan_v
    @ranjan_v 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    THank you very much

  • @iquanta2968
    @iquanta2968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The moment he mentioned that u can't eliminate sub-vocalization, liked it

  • @Miguel-eh6jh
    @Miguel-eh6jh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This feels like skimming and only getting half of the information or I'm probably just stupid. reading is fun but reading like this feels like it takes away from it.

  • @jean-baptiste9230
    @jean-baptiste9230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So you never remove the sub voice in your head, you just jump from word that has meaning and put them together?

    • @littlehighheels
      @littlehighheels 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, that’s exactly how I understood it too. Hmm 🤔

  • @jasonschempp3766
    @jasonschempp3766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You got me with the stop-word list and earned a like. Thanks for the insight.

  • @odelyalevy
    @odelyalevy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very appreciative for this video. Thank you. It is limiting my speed reading. Seems that I have difficulties to eliminate it from my reading. Blessings.

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eliminating subvocalization is impossible. Everybody needs to subvocalize words.

  • @youreadthisinyourmindright2604
    @youreadthisinyourmindright2604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    My name is an enigma for most people

    • @kegan9015
      @kegan9015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shaun

    • @federtm2
      @federtm2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, cut it Shaun.

  • @davem16
    @davem16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Paul, have been a fan of your product for years now.

    • @paulnowak
      @paulnowak  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate that! Thanks for all the support! -Paul

  • @jacobthemaster66
    @jacobthemaster66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    350 wasn’t that fast, still said everything in my head

  • @greghiggins7045
    @greghiggins7045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A simple way to increase your reading speed by eliminating sub vocalization, is to recite a number sequence very softly like "1 2 3 4, 1 2 3 4, ..." . or sing a familiar song like "Mary Had A Little Lamb". At first it seems impossible but soon you will be on your way to reading without having to hear the words in your head. Try it. Stay with it- it works.
    Also practice a "soft focus" kind of like staring in the air, by looking just below the print. This allows you to to see phrases rather than single words. When you use a "hard focus", it makes you stop for just a moment on each word- greatly reducing your speed and believe it or not your comprehension.

    • @jacobthemaster66
      @jacobthemaster66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I counted and I just said the words more quiet and couldn’t read anything

    • @willie6981
      @willie6981 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow I tried it it works i can understand some but Idk if i can remember it later

  • @uuuseful9962
    @uuuseful9962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    start at 0:58

  • @ysaysaysaysa
    @ysaysaysaysa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does anyone else subvocalize extremely quickly? When I read I subvocalize faster than I can talk so basically It’s like a sentence in my head is being read at 2x speed if that makes sense. Can anyone relate?

    • @luis-alberto.
      @luis-alberto. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eminem can subvocalize quicker than you do

    • @willie6981
      @willie6981 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah same! Im a fast talker too So I read fast. so when I figured out that hearing what I read is slowing me down I want to learn to remove it.

  • @davef.5131
    @davef.5131 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is a difference between reading something and comprehending something.

  • @jigneshpadia
    @jigneshpadia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What to do if you can read it but can't remember, recall or comprehend it at higher speed?

    • @paulnowak
      @paulnowak  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jignesh! We offer online courses to help you learn to recall and comprehend information that you read. Please head to our website irisreading.com to see a list of the courses we offer.

  • @sagarjamwal4637
    @sagarjamwal4637 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My speed is 448 wpm with subvocalisation
    with 50-60% of comprehension
    Can I be a god without subvocalisation

    • @travistouthang341
      @travistouthang341 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What god man?? You’re just a human being.

  • @nyahavi
    @nyahavi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is super cool, I’m definitely going to use your site to practice

  • @melatonin1371
    @melatonin1371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I unknowingly say my inner thoughts out loud in class. It's embarrassing because I apparently i say my thoughts in third person out loud and people just look at me weirdly and I don't know why.

  • @ibthat1guy
    @ibthat1guy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This gets annoying especially when you watch anime

    • @Momo4579
      @Momo4579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's the main reason im here.

    • @S3TTED
      @S3TTED 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Literally the reason I’m here

    • @frenchfries1328
      @frenchfries1328 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Natsu

    • @asadorama
      @asadorama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought I was the only one it's why I'm here too :')

  • @SaiKumar-gb6lk
    @SaiKumar-gb6lk 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a doubt with having a subvocalization how can we understand?

  • @TheJvillafan
    @TheJvillafan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tool guys. Thank you so much. this is very helpful

    • @seemathapar4385
      @seemathapar4385 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really ...let me see whether it work on me ...cause Its difficult for me to understand stuff ..

  • @paulinetayloe9988
    @paulinetayloe9988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can listen to a you
    Tube audiobook at 2x yet I can’t speed read, I talk fast because my dads dad is abadonian from the uk, I took a speed reading test and I’d i had a good rest I can read a paragraph in one min and 350mph honesty.

  • @healthloverscircle5005
    @healthloverscircle5005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quite an incredible tool 👏

  • @brainengine5444
    @brainengine5444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just can’t fathom that some people don’t hear a mind voice. Hell! I even read each comment with a different voice. Even as I type this comment it has one.

    • @davef.5131
      @davef.5131 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should get that checked out

    • @willie6981
      @willie6981 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im reading this using spongebob voice

    • @Luneytoon
      @Luneytoon ปีที่แล้ว

      Same tho

  • @birendratamang8127
    @birendratamang8127 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    While i read subvocalization not hear word aloud in my head

  • @willie6981
    @willie6981 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank god im a fast talker so I read fast too. But I want to remove it but I cant understan sht

  • @jasmine_chillyfeet8557
    @jasmine_chillyfeet8557 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! What a great tool :)

  • @roesjadi
    @roesjadi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, Paul. Its very helpfull

    • @paulnowak
      @paulnowak  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure! -Paul

  • @chez.bkfood
    @chez.bkfood 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    why if I can't stop repeating everything I hear too like I am constantly hearing thing twice I hate that

  • @ashton3417
    @ashton3417 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I went at 700 wpm and still kept up

  • @karlino3338
    @karlino3338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    But if u read like that you will understand less then when u read normaly, idk am i right?

    • @paulnowak
      @paulnowak  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! Your brain actually retains information that it sees. We also include strategies such as inspecting material before you read, and more! Please visit our website to see the courses that we offer to help you in the areas of speed reading, comprehension, and memory! irisreading.com

  • @omerkaya545
    @omerkaya545 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have no idea how someone can read something would a inner voice.
    How does that work?

  • @paulinetayloe9988
    @paulinetayloe9988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a memory like a dead squirl and not good memory maybe it’s because I’ve got a minor learning disability maybe I can’t speed read and patialy sighted, maybe that’s why, if you don’t know what you read how can you enjoy the book? If I just look at the words how can I enjoy the book if I can’t remember it?

  • @merelogics
    @merelogics 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this mean that rather than not saying all words in your head, you only say like 50% of the words in the head and completely skip the rest of the words as if they didn't exist. So for example. The previous sentence is read in the head like "Does this mean not saying all words only say 50% words skip rest didn't exist". Is it possible to read the sentence without reading any single word in the head?

    • @paulnowak
      @paulnowak  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Muhammad! It takes lots of practice, but it is possible to reduce subvocalization.

  • @sanujamethmal9188
    @sanujamethmal9188 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, i got the point

  • @wendigo8204
    @wendigo8204 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm trying to pray without ceasing and it is hard while reading

    • @OPsommie
      @OPsommie ปีที่แล้ว

      I think a little thank you Lord now and then will suffice

  • @anyonymswede
    @anyonymswede 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If I read non-fiction I do not sub vocalise.

  • @melissarose6901
    @melissarose6901 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you!

  • @menonguy
    @menonguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks man

  • @Fivioxo
    @Fivioxo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good work

    • @paulnowak
      @paulnowak  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! -Paul

  • @LukeXlll
    @LukeXlll ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is great, it really helped me understand subvocalization

  • @nadienadie6335
    @nadienadie6335 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If I was able to learn how touch type, I can do this

  • @gaaraxpo
    @gaaraxpo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can hear fast audio, but I can't read fast

  • @benis87
    @benis87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome explanation

  • @llamalatte
    @llamalatte 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow i talk really fast

  • @tristanvdw
    @tristanvdw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could do subvocalization at 350wpm watching the video at 1.25 speed.

  • @jgc1077
    @jgc1077 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't understand how it's possible to read without saying the words in your head.

    • @paulnowak
      @paulnowak  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      When you see a "STOP" sign, do you say "stop"?

  • @amoszander047
    @amoszander047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you kept up but don't comprehend 💀

  • @mangoldm
    @mangoldm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s just not enjoyable.

  • @squidface666
    @squidface666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have a 27 inch pc monitor and i spent the majority of this video watching through a matchbox.

  • @marinechapssemperfiout9939
    @marinechapssemperfiout9939 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed the presentation. Please pardon my saying but the acoustics are sharp allowing me to hear each time your swallow. Quite distracting. Sorry.
    Semper Fi

    • @paulnowak
      @paulnowak  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Noted! We'll clean up the audio in future videos. -Paul

  • @jacobthemaster66
    @jacobthemaster66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a useless skill, takes all the fun out of reading if you just read really fast, talking in your head is much more fun and you understand everything better

  • @CAVEDATA
    @CAVEDATA ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool. Now dont do it in life ever and become the GodHead