Lisp

Lisp (medical)

Lisp (/lɪsp/), in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, refers to a type of Speech Disorder characterized by the inability to correctly pronounce one or more sibilant consonant sounds.

Etymology

The term "lisp" comes from the Old English "wlisp," which is descriptive of the sound made by individuals with this speech disorder. It is of imitative origin, meaning it was formed by imitation of the sound associated with it.

Types of Lisp

There are four main types of lisps: Interdental Lisp, Dentalized Lisp, Lateral Lisp, and Palatal Lisp. Each type is characterized by the mispronunciation of specific sounds, often due to incorrect tongue placement.

Interdental Lisp

An Interdental Lisp is characterized by the tongue protruding between the front teeth when attempting to produce the /s/ and /z/ sounds, causing them to sound more like /th/.

Dentalized Lisp

A Dentalized Lisp occurs when the tongue pushes against the front teeth, resulting in a muffled /s/ or /z/ sound.

Lateral Lisp

A Lateral Lisp is characterized by air escaping over the sides of the tongue, resulting in a wet or "slushy" sound.

Palatal Lisp

A Palatal Lisp occurs when the middle of the tongue touches the soft palate, often distorting the /s/ and /z/ sounds.

Treatment

Treatment for a lisp often involves Speech Therapy, where a Speech-Language Pathologist works with the individual to correct the tongue placement and pronunciation of sounds.

Related Terms

• Articulation Disorder
• Phonological Disorder
• Speech Sound Disorder

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Lisp
• Wikipedia's article - Lisp

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