What is another word for lisp?

Pronunciation: [lˈɪsp] (IPA)

The word "lisp" refers to a speech disorder in which an individual has difficulty pronouncing sounds that involve the use of the tongue, teeth or lips. There are several synonyms for the word "lisp" which include "stutter", "stammer", "impediment", "speech disorder", "enunciation problem", and "articulation difficulty". Other synonyms for "lisp" include "slur", "drawl", "mutter", "mumble", and "garble". These words are used to describe different speech disorders and may be caused by various factors, such as neurological conditions, hearing impairment, or developmental delays. It is important to seek professional help if you or someone you know is experiencing any type of speech difficulty.

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Usage examples for Lisp

She had the tiniest lisp; once it had used to charm him.
"The Literary Sense"
E. Nesbit
The thought of Frau Dremmel become plural, diminished into socks and pinafores, standing neatly at her knee being taught to lisp in numbers, seized her with laughter.
"The Pastor's Wife"
Elizabeth von Arnim
Everywhere was the lisp of feet, the ripple of talk.
"Rose of Dutcher's Coolly"
Hamlin Garland

Famous quotes with Lisp

  • For them no more the blazing hearth shall burn, Or busy housewife ply her evening care: No children run to lisp their sire's return, Or climb his knees the envied kiss to share.
    Thomas Gray
  • When the hounds of spring are on winter's traces, The mother of months in meadow or plain Fills the shadows and windy places With lisp of leaves and ripple of rain.
    Algernon Charles Swinburne
  • While Europe's eye is fix'd on mighty things, The fate of empires and the fall of kings; While quacks of State must each produce his plan, And even children lisp the Rights of Man; Amid this mighty fuss just let me mention, The Rights of Woman merit some attention.
    Robert Burns

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