Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sigmatism

noun

/ˈsɪɡmətɪzəm/

Definition

A speech defect characterized by the excessive sibilance of the sound ‘s’ or the distortion of ‘s’ and ‘z’ sounds.

Examples

His sigmatism made it hard for him to pronounce the letter ‘s’ correctly during conversations.
Therapy helped improve her sigmatism, and soon she was able to articulate her words more clearly.
Children with sigmatism often benefit from speech therapy to enhance their communication skills.

Meaning

Sigmatism refers to a specific type of speech impediment where a person has difficulty articulating the sibilant sounds correctly, leading to a speech that may be difficult to understand.