Meaning of the word lisp in English
What does lisp mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
lisp
US /lɪsp/
UK /lɪsp/
Noun
a speech impediment in which s and z are pronounced like th in thick and this respectively
Example:
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He has a slight lisp, which makes his 's' sounds a bit soft.
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Her childhood lisp disappeared as she grew older.
Verb
speak with a lisp
Example:
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He tends to lisp when he's nervous.
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The child would often lisp her 's' sounds, making them sound like 'th'.