How Do You Spell LISP?

Pronunciation: [lˈɪsp] (IPA)

The word "lisp", which refers to a speech impediment, is spelled with a combination of letters that may seem ironic to some. According to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), "lisp" is transcribed as /lɪsp/, which represents the sounds of the word. The initial /l/ sound is followed by the short vowel /ɪ/, then the /s/ sound, and finally the unaspirated /p/. While the spelling of the word may cause a lisp in pronunciation, it is a clear representation of the sounds it contains.

LISP Meaning and Definition

1. Lisp is both a noun and a verb, typically used to describe a speech impediment or speech pattern characterized by the difficulty in pronouncing the "s" and "z" sounds correctly. As a noun, lisp refers to the specific speech impediment itself. It is often distinguishable by the substitution or distortion of the "s" sound, resulting in a slight hissing or slurred enunciation.

   However, lisp also holds a different meaning within the realm of computer programming. As a verb in this context, it refers to a functional programming language called Lisp. Lisp is known for its distinctive syntax, utilizing parentheses extensively to structure and organize code. It was one of the first high-level programming languages and is often associated with artificial intelligence research and symbolic processing capabilities.

   In general, lisp is associated with challenges or alterations in speech, either in terms of an actual speech impediment or in computer programming jargon, where Lisp denotes a specific programming language.

2. To pronounce s and z as th.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. • To speak with the tongue against the teeth or gums in such a way as to make s or z sound th-most common among children; to utter feebly or imperfectly as a child.

   • The imperfect utterance of s or z.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for LISP *

• mlsp 100%

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Other Common Misspellings for LISP

• slipp
• lisa
• nlsp
• lspd
• lsp
• dispo
• disp
• lise
• liist
• disap
• laspe
• llist
• liss
• lisin
• lisd
• lisen
• lis
• listt
• glasp
• slirp
• listo
• elasp
• lisr
• llisa
• lisig
• listy
• lisy
• linup
• isup
• liips
• tispy
• lisfe
• elispe
• lasp
• bisep
• slisp
• lisst
• liske
• listi
• lisit
• liost
• hisp
• issp
• ssp
• lmp
• lsd
• lesp
• pisp
• liwp
• lysp
• lisq
• lissu
• sipp
• aisp
• uisp
• gispe
• Lirg
• ljiss
• lisio
• Lisul
• lpsp
• lssp
• goisp
• dissp
• PLIsI
• plilp
• lvvp
• riisp
• liipo
• lf3p
• libse
• lisko
• LICSg
• kdisp
• LAiFP
• le2p
• lywp
• liubp
• linbp
• libss
• licsh
• LIfUP
• liipe
• olipp
• l0ep
• lICSO
• sliusp
• lispy
• lispt
• liskk
• Lyish

Etymology of LISP

The word "lisp" has an interesting etymological history. It originated from the Old English word "wlispian", which meant "to lisp" or "to stutter". This Old English term derived from the Proto-Germanic root "wlispōną", meaning "to lisp" or "to stammer". Furthermore, this root can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European base "*welH-", representing imitative sounds associated with lisping or stammering. Ultimately, the word "lisp" has remained relatively consistent in its meaning and sound throughout its linguistic evolution.

Similar spelling words for LISP

• limp,
• lip,
• wisp,
• lisps,
• list.

Plural form of LISP is LISPS

Conjugate verb Lisp

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have lisped

you would have lisped

he/she/it would have lisped

we would have lisped

they would have lisped

I would have lisp

you would have lisp

he/she/it would have lisp

we would have lisp

they would have lisp

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been lisping

you would have been lisping

he/she/it would have been lisping

we would have been lisping

they would have been lisping

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would lisp

you would lisp

he/she/it would lisp

we would lisp

they would lisp

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be lisping

you would be lisping

he/she/it would be lisping

we would be lisping

they would be lisping

FUTURE

I will lisp

you will lisp

he/she/it will lisp

we will lisp

they will lisp

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be lisping

you will be lisping

he/she/it will be lisping

we will be lisping

they will be lisping

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have lisped

you will have lisped

he/she/it will have lisped

we will have lisped

they will have lisped

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been lisping

you will have been lisping

he/she/it will have been lisping

we will have been lisping

they will have been lisping

IMPERATIVE

you lisp

we let´s lisp

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to lisp

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was lisping

you were lisping

he/she/it was lisping

we were lisping

they were lisping

PAST PARTICIPLE

lisped

PAST PERFECT

I had lisped

you had lisped

he/she/it had lisped

we had lisped

they had lisped

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been lisping

you had been lisping

he/she/it had been lisping

we had been lisping

they had been lisping

PRESENT

I lisp

you lisp

he/she/it lisps

we lisp

they lisp

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am lisping

you are lisping

he/she/it is lisping

we are lisping

they are lisping

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

lisping

PRESENT PERFECT

I have lisped

you have lisped

he/she/it has lisped

we have lisped

they have lisped

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been lisping

you have been lisping

he/she/it has been lisping

we have been lisping

they have been lisping

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it lisp

SIMPLE PAST

I lisped

you lisped

he/she/it lisped

we lisped

they lisped