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Rarelisping
The correct spelling is lisping.
How to pronounce lisping
verb
Say it like: Lis-pin-g
The correct spelling is lisping. To pronounce the consonant ‘s’ imperfectly; to give ‘s’ and ‘z’ the sounds of ‘th’ (/θ/). This is a speech impediment common among children. For example: "to lisp treason"
Usage Examples
“to lisp treason”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To pronounce the consonant ‘s’ imperfectly; to give ‘s’ and ‘z’ the sounds of ‘th’ (/θ/). This is a speech impediment common among children.
- 2.To speak with imperfect articulation; to mispronounce, such as a child learning to talk.
- 3.To speak hesitatingly and with a low voice, as if afraid.
- 4.To express by the use of simple, childlike language.
- 5.To speak with reserve or concealment; to utter timidly or confidentially.
noun
- 1.That which is spoken in a lisp.
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