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speech impediment

/ˈspiːtʃ ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/
noun★Intermediate— difficulty speaking clearly
🏥Medicine
Medical

A condition that makes it difficult for someone to speak clearly or fluently.

Stuttering is a common type of speech impediment.

Stuttering is a well-known example of a speech impediment.

The actor's speech impediment didn't stop him from delivering powerful performances.

Despite his difficulty speaking clearly, the actor was still very effective in his roles.

💡

Speech impediments can be caused by physical, neurological, or psychological factors.

Collocations

overcome a speech impedimentto successfully improve one's ability to speak clearlysevere speech impedimenta significant difficulty in speaking

Synonyms

speech disorderspeech difficultyarticulation problem

Antonyms

clear speechfluent speech

Related Phrases

speech therapyphrase
professional treatment to improve speech clarity
articulation disorderphrase
a specific type of speech impediment

💡Pro Tip

Common Types

Speech impediments include stuttering, lisping, and dysarthria.

Professional Help

Speech therapists can provide effective treatment for speech impediments.

⚡Gold Rule

Respectful Language

Use neutral and respectful terms when discussing speech impediments.

📖Word Origin

From 'speech' (the act of speaking) + 'impediment' (something that obstructs or hinders).

📝Usage Notes

The term is often used in medical and educational contexts to describe conditions that affect speech clarity.

Word Breakdown

speech
the act of speaking
root
+
impediment
an obstacle or hindrance
root
English Dictionary

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