barbaralalia

/bɑr.bəˈræl.ɪ.lɪ.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

Speech that is incomprehensible because of its repetition of sounds or words, often used to describe the speech of someone who is stuttering or has a speech impediment.

“The child’s stuttering caused him to experience barbaralalia, making it difficult for others to understand what he was saying.”

Synonyms

  • gibberish
  • stammering

Antonyms

  • eloquence
  • fluency