lambdacisms

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A form of lambdacism — A pronunciation shift whereby /l/ or other closely related phonemes are substituted for other sounds (typically /r/), as Sally for Sarah or Molly for Mary.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of lambdacism
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APA

lambdacisms. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lambdacisms

MLA

“lambdacisms.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lambdacisms. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lambdacisms,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lambdacisms.

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