Types of Tongue Twisters According to The Age Characteristics of Performers

This article discusses the genre of tongue twister, one of the oldest and smallest genres of oral folk art, the types of performers according to age characteristics - children's, teenagers' and adults' tongue twister. The opinions, scientific and theoretical views of scientists on this issue were studied, and the author's position on this matter was also expressed. At the same time, the article analyzes examples of tongue twisters of Uzbek, Karakalpak, and other Turkic peoples, examining their connection with ancient rituals and ceremonies, the composition of tongue twisters, and their specific features.