rhinolalia

/rɪˌnoʊlɪˈleɪiə/

Definitions

1. noun

a speech disorder characterized by the abnormal pronunciation of words due to nasal emission of air through the nose, typically resulting from a cleft palate or other nasal obstruction.

“The child’s rhinolalia was noticeable during the speech therapy session.”

Synonyms

  • hypernasal speech
  • nasal speech

Antonyms

  • hyponasal speech
  • normal speech