What is another word for lisps?

Pronunciation: [lˈɪsps] (IPA)

Lisps are speech impediments that affect the way a person pronounces certain sounds, particularly the "s" and "z" sounds. There are several synonyms for lisps, including speech impediment, speech disorder, stutter, stammer, and speech difficulty. A lisp can be caused by a variety of factors, including physical abnormalities, developmental issues, or psychological factors. Treatment for lisps often involves speech therapy, which can help individuals to improve their pronunciation and communication skills. While lisps can be challenging to live with, it is important to remember that they do not define a person and that there are many effective treatments available to help manage this condition.

What are the hypernyms for Lisps?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    stutters, disfluencies, speech impediments.

Usage examples for Lisps

Look round upon the world of odious sights-millions of immortal creatures have no other world on earth-at the lightest mention of which humanity revolts, and dainty delicacy living in the next street, stops her ears, and lisps, "I don't believe it!"
"Dickens As an Educator"
James L. (James Laughlin) Hughes
And, while Rohritz reluctantly rises to go for the desired optical aid, Stasy lisps, "Not at all over-polite; quite like a brother: just what I enjoy."
"Erlach Court"
Ossip Schubin
And then he lisps.
"Amusement Only"
Richard Marsh

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