lisped

lisp

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lisp]
- /lɪsp/
- /lɪsp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lisp]
- /lɪsp/

Definitions of lisped word

noun lisped a speech defect consisting in pronouncing s and z like or nearly like the th- sounds of thin and this, respectively. 1
noun lisped Phonetics. any unconventional articulation of the sibilants, as the pronunciation of s and z with the tongue between the teeth (lingual protrusion lisp) close to or touching the upper front teeth (dental lisp) or raised so that the breath is emitted laterally (lateral lisp) 1
noun lisped the act, habit, or sound of lisping. 1
noun lisped Simple past tense and past participle of lisp. 1

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Origin of lisped

First appearance:

before 1100

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1100; Middle English wlispen, lipsen, Old English āwlyspian; akin to Dutch lisp(el)en, German lispeln, Norwegian leipsa

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Parts of speech for Lisped

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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lisped popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for lisped

verb lisped

faltered — to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.

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