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lalling

Elementary (A2)

IPA: //ˈlælɪŋ//

KK: /lælɪŋ/

noun
Definition

A term that refers to the act of lalling, which is a form of speech characterized by the repetition of sounds or syllables, often used by infants or in playful contexts.


Example

The baby was practicing lalling as she played with her toys.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of lalling?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's when little kids make those cute sounds, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! It's such a charming part of their speech development.
Sloth B
I love how it shows their exploration of language.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
lallation
Antonyms
Root Explanation

The word 'lalling' originates from the Old English 'lallan', meaning to sing or lull. It refers to the act of singing softly or soothingly, often to lull someone to sleep.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'lallan' which means to sing or lull, helping you remember that 'lalling' is about softly singing or soothing.

Visually Confused Words
walling
malling
halling
galling
falling
calling
stalling
spalling
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