Stammering
Stammering
Stammering (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stammering
- Wikipedia's article - Stammering
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski), also known as stuttering, is a speech disorder characterized by frequent disruptions or disfluencies in a person's speech.
Etymology
The term "stammering" comes from the Old English word "stamerian," which means to stumble or falter. The term "stuttering," often used interchangeably with stammering, is derived from the German word "stuttern," which means to stammer or stutter.
Definition
Stammering is a speech disorder that involves disruptions or disfluencies in a person's speech. These disruptions may include repetitions of words or parts of words, prolongations of sounds, and interruptions in speech known as blocks.
Symptoms
Symptoms of stammering can vary significantly between individuals and may include:
- Repeating sounds, syllables, or words
- Prolonging certain sounds
- Difficulty starting a word, phrase, or sentence
- Pausing or hesitating during speech
- Using interjections such as "um" or "like" frequently
- Changing words or rearranging sentences to avoid difficult words
Causes
The exact cause of stammering is unknown, but it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Some research suggests that stammering may be related to problems with speech motor control, including timing, motor planning, and coordination.
Treatment
Treatment for stammering often involves speech therapy, which can help individuals improve their fluency and communication skills. In some cases, electronic devices that help control fluency may also be used.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stammering
- Wikipedia's article - Stammering
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski