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speech impediment
/ˈspiːtʃ ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/
difficulty speaking clearly
She overcame her speech impediment through years of speech therapy.
She improved her ability to speak clearly after consistent practice and professional help.
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
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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
rootimpediment
an obstacle or hindrance
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