Does your tongue move when you are silently reading?

My tongue doesn't move while I read silently, but occasionally I say a word under my breath. read more

Yes when you strive to create a sound bit conscientiously hold back you, the muscles of the tongue, situated at the floor of the mouth and at the attachment of the tongue do contract. read more

My tongue doesn’t move while I read silently, but occasionally I say a word under my breath. But moving your tongue or even vocalizing as you read used to be almost universal: St Augustine records his amazement at seeing a man read without making a sound. read more