Cued Speech

Cued Speech is a visual language that uses hand movements around the face to help distinguish between similar-sounding words in spoken language. It complements lip-reading by providing visual cues for phonemes—speech sounds—that look the same on the lips, such as “p” and “b.” By combining mouth movements with specific hand gestures, Cued Speech makes spoken language more accessible, especially for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It supports learning to speak, read, and understand spoken language while maintaining clear communication through visual signals.