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lallation

Pronunciation: /laˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

Definition of lallation

noun

[mass noun]
  • imperfect speech, especially the repetition of meaningless sounds by babies.
  • the pronunciation of r as l.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin lallatio(n-), from lallare 'sing a lullaby'

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