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Lambdacism

Definition: Lambdacism is a phonological phenomenon in which the letter "l" is consistently pronounced as the letter "r". It is often regarded as a speech defect or linguistic variation.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

Usage: Linguistics

Definition: The tendency to substitute the sound /r/ for the sound /l/ in speech.

Example sentence: In languages such as Japanese, lambdacism can lead to difficulty distinguishing between words like "rice" and "lice".

Related products: Phonetics Book, Linguistics Textbook

Sense 2:

Usage: Speech Therapy

Definition: The therapy method for correcting or treating lambdacism in individuals with speech disorders.

Example sentence: The speech therapist used various techniques to help the child overcome lambdacism and improve their pronunciation.

Related products: Speech Therapy Workbook, Articulation Toy