Hypernasal speech
Hypernasal speech
Hypernasal speech (pronunciation: /ˌhaɪpərˈneɪzəl spiːtʃ/) is a type of speech disorder characterized by an excessive amount of air escaping through the nose during speech. This can result in a nasal-sounding voice and can affect the clarity of speech.
Etymology
The term "hypernasal" comes from the Greek words "hyper" meaning "over" and "nasal" referring to the "nose". The term "speech" is derived from the Old English "spræc", which means "talk" or "discourse".
Causes
Hypernasal speech can be caused by various conditions, including cleft palate, adenoidectomy, neurological disorders, and velopharyngeal insufficiency.
Symptoms
Symptoms of hypernasal speech include a nasal-sounding voice, difficulty pronouncing certain sounds, and nasal air escape during speech.
Treatment
Treatment for hypernasal speech often involves speech therapy, which can help improve speech clarity and reduce nasal air escape. In some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary.
Related Terms
- Speech disorder
- Cleft palate
- Adenoidectomy
- Neurological disorders
- Velopharyngeal insufficiency
- Speech therapy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hypernasal speech
- Wikipedia's article - Hypernasal speech
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