sigmatism

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sigmatism

/ˈsɪɡməˌtɪzəm/

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From sigma + -ism. sigmat- is the stem form of sigma, as seen in sigmatic.

noun sigmatisms

countable, uncountable A lisp.
countable, uncountable A defective pronunciation of sibilant sounds. The flaw in pronouncing a sibilant S, which speech therapists call sigmatism, can follow even minor changes to the way the tongue aligns with the teeth.

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noun the defective pronunciation of sibilant sounds

Ελληνικά	σιγματισμός sigmatismós

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"sigmatism." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/sigmatism. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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sigmatism. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/sigmatism

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"sigmatism." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/sigmatism.

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@misc{sigmatism_2026,
  title = {sigmatism},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/sigmatism},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}