dyslalia

[ dis-ley-lee-uh, -lal-ee-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. an inability to speak due to a defect of the organs of speech.

dyslalia

/ dɪsˈleɪlɪə /

noun

1. defective speech characteristic of those affected by aphasia

Word History and Origins

Origin of dyslalia¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1850–55; dys-, -lalia

Example Sentences

Here belongs all so-called mechanical dyslalia, caused by defects of the peripheral speech-apparatus.

From Project Gutenberg

Dyslalia continues with many children a long time even after the learning of the mother-tongue.

From Project Gutenberg