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lisp verb

  /lɪl͡sp/ , /lɪsp/ , /lɪθp/
  • (intransitive) To pronounce the consonant ‘s’ imperfectly; to give ‘s’ and ‘z’ the sounds of ‘th’ (/θ/, /ð/). This is a speech impediment common among children.
essere bleso, parlare con la esse moscia, parlare con la lisca, parlare con la zeppola
  • (intransitive) To speak with imperfect articulation; to mispronounce, such as a child learning to talk.
biascicare
  • (intransitive, archaic) To speak hesitatingly and with a low voice, as if afraid.
sussurrare

lisp noun

  /lɪl͡sp/ , /lɪsp/ , /lɪθp/
  • The act or a habit of lisping.
esse moscia, lisca, pronuncia blesa, zeppola

lisping

bleso
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