Why Deaf People Smack Their Mouths When They Sign

In this video, we talk about why deaf individuals often move their mouths without actually speaking.

This behavior, known as mouth morphemes, plays a crucial role in communication among deaf individuals and is especially significant in bilingual couples where one partner is hearing and the other is deaf.


Learn how this unique part of sign language affects our communication as a deaf and hearing couple.

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