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Definition of lipreading

lipreading

/ˈlɪpˌriː.dɪŋ/
lip · read · ing
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• noun

1

The practice or skill of understanding spoken words by observing the movements of a speaker's lips, face, and tongue without hearing their voice.

Example

"After losing much of his hearing, he relied on lipreading and visual cues to follow everyday conversations."

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• Nearby Words

lippy
lipread
lipreader
lipreading
lipstick
liquefiable
liquefy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lipreading. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lipreading
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