Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slurred speech
noun
/slɜrd spiːch/
Definition
A condition where words are pronounced indistinctly due to poor articulation.
Examples
- After the accident, he exhibited slurred speech and appeared disoriented.
- Slurred speech is often a sign of fatigue or intoxication.
- People with certain neurological conditions may also experience slurred speech.
Meaning
Slurred speech can make it difficult for others to understand what is being said, often sounding like words are being run together.
Synonyms
- Imprecise speech
- Mumbled speech
- Inarticulate speech
