Definition

A condition that makes it hard for a person to speak clearly, often due to physical issues with the mouth or tongue.

Example

The child was diagnosed with dyslalia, which made it difficult for him to pronounce certain sounds correctly.

Conversation

I heard someone mention dyslalia in class today.

Oh really? What does it mean exactly?

It refers to having difficulty speaking due to a structural issue.

That makes sense; I didn't know that term before.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dyslalia is formed from "dys-" (from Greek "dys", meaning bad or difficult) and "lalia" (from Greek "lalia", meaning speech or talk). The term refers to a speech disorder characterized by difficulty in articulating words correctly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dys-' meaning something 'bad' or 'difficult' and 'lalia' meaning 'speech'. This helps you remember that dyslalia refers to a condition where speech is difficult.

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