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lambdacism

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

Españollambdacismo
Françaislambdacisme
6 more languages
Italianolambdacismo
Nederlandslambdacisme
Portuguêslambdacismo
Русскийламбдаи́зм

CEFR level

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