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sigmatism

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9 lettersPronunciation /ˈsɪɡməˌtɪzəm/Sorted agiimmsstStarts with SEnds with M0 clues
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Definitions

  1. A speech defect involving sibilant sounds, especially a lisp.

Word origin

From sigma + -ism. sigmat- is the stem form of sigma, as seen in sigmatic.

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  • The flaw in pronouncing a sibilant S, which speech therapists call sigmatism, can follow even minor changes to the way the tongue aligns with the teeth.

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