lambdacism

/læmˈdæsɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

the use of or tendency to use the letter L instead of R, or vice versa

“The linguist studied the lambdacism in the ancient dialect, noting how it affected the pronunciation of words.”

Synonyms

  • L-R confusion
  • labial substitution

Antonyms

  • correct articulation