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Definition of misarticulation

misarticulation

/ˌmɪs.ɑːrˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
mis · ar · tic · u · la · tion
Plural:misarticulations
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misarticulation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The incorrect pronunciation or formulation of a speech sound, commonly characterized by omission, substitution, or distortion.

Example

"The speech-language pathologist designed a series of oral exercises to help the child correct his misarticulation of the 'r' sound."

2

An incorrect, faulty, or abnormal joint connection, particularly between bones.

Example

"The radiologist carefully examined the x-ray to rule out any slight misarticulation of the vertebrae following the patient's fall."

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• Rhymes for misarticulation

• Nearby Words

misapprehension
misappropriate
misappropriation
misarticulation
misassign
misassumption
misbalance

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English by combining the prefix 'mis-' (wrongly) with 'articulation', ultimately from Latin 'articulare' (to separate into joints, utter distinctly) and the suffix '-ion' (denoting an action or state).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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