palilogy

pæˈlɪɡɪ

Definitions

1. noun

A speech defect in which a person’s words are drawn out in a monotonous, sing-song manner, often due to a neurological disorder.

“She had a noticeable palilogy when speaking to strangers, making it difficult for her to form connections.”

Synonyms

  • monotony
  • prosody

Antonyms

  • articulation
  • clarity