Understanding Subvocalization Subvocalization is ‍the ⁣habit of pronouncing words in your mind while reading. This habit, largely developed during the‌ process of learning to read, may occur in two predominant ‌forms. The ‍first is a physical subvocalization ‌where your tongue, lips, or throat may subtly move. The second is mental or silent subvocalization, ⁢happening entirely