Asylabia

/ˌeɪsɪˈleɪbiə/ noun

Definition

A speech disorder in which a person cannot pronounce syllables correctly or has difficulty articulating syllable units.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-' (without) and 'syllabe' (syllable), this medical term describes an articulation disorder affecting the production of syllabic units in speech.

Kelly Says

Asylabia is different from dysarthria or aphasia—it's specifically about the rhythm and structure of syllables, so someone might be able to say individual sounds but struggle connecting them into syllable patterns.

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