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sigmatism

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[sig-muh-tiz-uhm] / ˈsɪg məˌtɪz əm /

noun

defective pronunciation of sibilant sounds.

Etymology

Origin of sigmatism

1885–90; < Greek sigmat-, stem of sígma sigma + -ism

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