dɪsˈlɑːliə

Definitions

1. noun

a speech disorder in which a person has difficulty pronouncing sounds, especially the sounds /s/ and /z/.

“The child’s dyslalia made it difficult for her to articulate her words during the school play.”

2. noun

a speech disorder characterized by the misarticulation of sounds, often due to a neurological or developmental issue.

“The speech therapist worked with the student to correct her dyslalia and improve her communication skills.”