Lambdacism (Noun)
Meaning
Speech defect involving excessive use or unusual pronunciation of the phoneme `l'.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Some people with lambdacism have trouble pronouncing their L's correctly due to neurological disorders.
- The child was diagnosed with lambdacism after exhibiting an unusual pronunciation of 'lake' as 'wake'.
- Individuals with lambdacism often substitute 'l' sounds with other sounds to make words easier to pronounce.
- Parents of children with lambdacism need proper guidance from speech therapists for effective treatment.
- Therapists need to identify the underlying causes of lambdacism in order to develop targeted interventions.