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- [lisp]
- /lɪsp/
- /ˈlɪspə /
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- [lisp]
- /lɪsp/
Definitions of lisper word
- noun lisper a speech defect consisting in pronouncing s and z like or nearly like the th- sounds of thin and this, respectively. 1
- noun lisper 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 lisper the act, habit, or sound of lisping. 1
- noun lisper One who has a lisp. 1
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Origin of lisper
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 Lisper
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lisper 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.
lisper usage trend in Literature
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