Sigmatism

Translation of "sigmatism" into Russian

Noun

/ˈsɪɡmətɪzəm/

sigmatism

sigmatisms pl

Sigmatism is a speech disorder characterized by difficulty in pronouncing the 's' sound.

Сигматизм - это речевое расстройство, характеризующееся трудностью в произношении звука 'с'.

Noun

/ˈsɪɡmətɪzəm/

A speech defect characterized by the incorrect pronunciation of the 's' sound, often resulting in a lisp.

The speech therapist worked with the child to correct his sigmatism, helping him pronounce 's' sounds more clearly.

The purposeful repetition of the 's' sound in close succession within a phrase or sentence for stylistic or rhetorical effect; sibilance.

"Silent, slithering serpents" is a phrase that employs sigmatism to create a hissing sound.