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Meaning of lambdacism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈlæmbdəˌsɪzəm

Definitions

A pronunciation shift whereby /l/ or other closely related phonemes are substituted for other sounds (typically /r/), as Sally for Sarah or Molly for Mary.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Lambdazismus
Español lambdacismo
Français lambdacisme
Italiano lambdacismo
Latina labdacismus
Nederlands lambdacisme
Polski lambdacyzm
Português lambdacismo
Русский ламбдаи́зм

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

lambdacyhalothin Lambden Lambdin lambdoid lambdoid suture lambe

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