parasigmatism

parasigmatism
SYN: lisping. [para- + G. sigma, the letter s]

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para·sig·ma·tism (par″ə-sigґmə-tiz-əm) sigmatism.

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  • parasigmatism — para·sigmatism …   English syllables

  • parasigmatism —   n. inability to pronounce sound of s …   Dictionary of difficult words

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  • lisping — Mispronunciation of the sibilants s and z. SYN: parasigmatism, sigmatism. * * * lisp·ing (lispґing) a form of sigmatism in which th sounds are substituted for s and z …   Medical dictionary

  • sigmatism — SYN: lisping. [G. sigma, the letter S] * * * sig·ma·tism sig mə .tiz əm n faulty articulation of sibilants * * * sig·ma·tism (sigґmə tiz əm) a speech disorder consisting of incorrect, difficult, or too frequent use of the s sound. See… …   Medical dictionary

  • parasigmatismus — noun see parasigmatism …   Useful english dictionary

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