lisping

Meanings

• noun

  A speech disorder characterized by impaired articulation of certain sounds or distorted speech.

  - "John has a lisping problem and finds it difficult to pronounce the 's' sound."
  - "The speech therapist helped her child overcome the lisping issue."

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Variants

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lisp , lisped , lisper , lispers , lisping , lisps

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old English word 'lispan' meaning 'to slur or mumble'.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 5-10% of children exhibit some form of lisping as they grow up.

2. The term 'lisping' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone who speaks in an affected or exaggerated manner.

3. Famous people who had a lisping problem include actor Michael Caine and former US President Gerald Ford.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dysarthria: A motor speech disorder that affects the ability to articulate speech due to muscle weakness or poor coordination.

2. Stuttering: A fluency disorder characterized by repetitions, prolongations, or blocks in speech.

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Culture

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Lisping is often depicted in literature and media as a sign of childishness or a quirky trait. In reality, it can be a source of embarrassment and social isolation for those affected.

How to Memorize "lisping"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the shape of the tongue when trying to pronounce the 's' sound. Practice making the sound in front of a mirror.
   - Visualize the correct positioning of the lips and tongue to produce the 'l' sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the 's' sound with the letter 'snake'. Practice saying the word 'snake' to help produce the 's' sound.
   - Associate the 'l' sound with the word 'elephant' and practice saying the word 'elephant' to help produce the 'l' sound.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'She sells seashells by the seashore' to help remember the 's' sound.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Lion lies low' to help remember the 'l' sound.

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