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lisped

 

[ lษชspt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

speech pattern

Lisped refers to a speech defect characterized by the misarticulation of sibilant sounds, especially the sounds 's' and 'z'. When someone lisps, they pronounce these sounds like 'th', which can make speech sound playful or childish. This speech pattern is often associated with childhood but can persist into adulthood if not addressed. Lisping can be the result of various factors, including anatomical differences, hearing issues, or learned speech habits.

Synonyms

lisp, sibilant misarticulation

Examples of usage

  • The child lisped when he spoke.
  • She lisped sweetly as she told her story.
  • Many children lisp before mastering their speech.
  • He noticed that his niece lisped when excited.

Translations

Translations of the word "lisped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lispado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเคธเฅเคชเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lispelnd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lisped

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตัะฟะตะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lisped

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใ‚นใƒ—ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lispรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lisped

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lisped

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌ์Šต๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูŽู„ูŽุนุซูู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lisped

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lisped

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃๅƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lisped

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lisped

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lisped

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒžแƒ”แƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lisped

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lisped

Etymology

The term 'lisped' derives from the Old English word 'lispian', which meant to speak with a hissing or slushy sound. Its roots extend back to Germanic languages, where similar forms were used to describe a speech defect or a specific way of articulating certain sounds. The pronunciation of 's' and 'z' as 'th' has been noted in various cultures and languages, influencing the perception of lisping as a common speech impediment. Over time, the term evolved, and the contemporary understanding of lisp includes both the specific pronunciation characteristics and the broader implications of speech development contexts. In modern contexts, lisping is frequently addressed through speech therapy, recognized as an important aspect of speech development, especially in children.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,699, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.