lisping speech
[/ˈlɪspɪŋ spitʃ/]
nounpl: lisping speeches
fala com cerceio; discurso com pronúncia ciceante
1. Speech characterized by the substitution of 's' and 'z' sounds with 'th' sounds, typically produced by placing the tongue between the teeth
The child's lisping speech made it difficult for others to understand her words clearly.
A fala com cerceio da criança tornava difícil para os outros compreenderem suas palavras claramente.
2. A manner of speaking in which sibilant consonants are pronounced indistinctly or with difficulty
His lisping speech became more noticeable when he was nervous or excited.
Sua fala com cerceio tornou-se mais perceptível quando ele estava nervoso ou excitado.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, lisping speech is often associated with children learning to speak or with speech disorders that may benefit from speech therapy. In casual American English, lisping speech is sometimes stereotypically associated with certain social groups, though this usage is considered outdated and inappropriate. In Brazil, it's typically discussed in medical or educational contexts when addressing speech development in children.
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