lipreading

lip·read·ing | \ ˈlip-ˌrē-diŋ

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Definition of lipreading

: the interpreting of speech by watching the speaker's lip and facial movements without hearing the voice

Examples of lipreading in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Of course, this is based on a lipreading, so take it with a grain of salt. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "Meghan Markle Reportedly Told Prince Harry She Was "Nervous" During Trooping the Colour," 10 June 2018

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“Lipreading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lipreading. Accessed 20 Oct. 2020.

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