speech impediment
Definition of speech impediment
: a condition that makes it difficult to speak normally
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speechplay
: the communication or expression of thoughts in spoken words
: exchange of spoken words : conversation
: something that is spoken : utterance
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impedimentplay
: something that impedes
: an impairment (such as a stutter or a lisp) that interferes with the proper articulation of speech
: a bar or hindrance (such as lack of sufficient age) to a lawful marriage
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