paralalia

/ˌpærəˈleɪlɪə, pərəˈleɪliə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of stuttering or stammering characterized by the repetition of initial consonant sounds.

“The speech therapist helped the patient overcome her paralalia and speak confidently.”

Synonyms

  • stammer
  • stutter

Antonyms

  • fluency