Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sigmatism
Noun
/ˈsɪɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/
Definition
The pronunciation of the letter ‘s’ or the sound made by it, often in the context of speech disorders.
Examples
- Children with sigmatism may struggle to pronounce words like ‘snake’ correctly.
- Therapists often work with individuals who experience sigmatism to improve their speech clarity.
- In some cases, sigmatism can be addressed through specialized speech therapy sessions.
Meaning
Sigmatism refers to a speech defect characterized by an inability to correctly articulate sibilant sounds, particularly the ‘s’ sound.
Synonyms
- Speech disorder
- Sibilant substitution
- Articulation disorder
