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lisper

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun lisper has 1 sense
  1. lisper - a speaker who lisps
    --1 is a kind of
    speaker, talker, utterer, verbalizer, verbaliser
    Derived form: verb lisp1

Definitions from the Web

Lisper

Definition

A lisper refers to a person who frequently speaks with a distinctive pronunciation due to the excessive use of the "s" and "z" sounds.

Senses

Noun

1. Someone who lisps: A person, usually children, who has difficulty pronouncing sounds containing "s" and "z" and produces them differently.

Example sentence: The speech therapist worked with the young lisper to improve her pronunciation.

Verb

1. To speak with a lisp: The act of producing sounds, especially "s" and "z" sounds, with a lisp.

Example sentence: He lisps when pronouncing the word "thistle".

Adjective

1. Pertaining to someone who lisps: Describing characteristics or actions related to someone who has difficulty pronouncing "s" and "z" sounds.

Example sentence: The lisper speech pattern is distinct and easily recognizable.

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