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Meaning of sigmatism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈsɪɡməˌtɪzəm

Definitions

  1. A lisp.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A defective pronunciation of sibilant sounds.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Ελληνικά σιγματισμός

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

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

sigmatropy sigmavirus SIGMET sigmn. sigmodal sigmodont

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