Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lambdacism
Noun
/ˌlæm.dəˈsɪ.zəm/
Definition
The pronunciation of ‘l’ sounds as ‘r’ sounds.
Examples
- Many children experience lambdacism as a part of their speech development.
- His speech therapist worked on correcting his lambdacism.
Meaning
Lambdacism is a speech disorder where a person substitutes the ‘l’ sound with an ‘r’ sound in their speech. This can occur in specific contexts or as a consistent speech pattern.
Synonyms
- Substitution speech
- Lateralization
