zeísmo (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech

Noun

Phonetic transcription

/se'izmo/

How the word is used

Usage: "Zeísmo" is a term used in the field of medicine, specifically in otorhinolaryngology. It refers to the condition where a person substitutes the /θ/ phoneme (the 'th' sound in English words like "think") with a /s/ sound, particularly in Spain. This term is more commonly used in written medical contexts rather than in everyday oral speech.

Example sentences

1. Mi paciente presenta zeísmo, lo que afecta su pronunciación de ciertas palabras.
2. My patient has zeísmo, which affects the pronunciation of certain words.
3. El tratamiento para corregir el zeísmo puede requerir terapia del habla.
4. The treatment to correct zeísmo may require speech therapy.

Idiomatic expressions

"Zeísmo" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions in Spanish.

Etymology

The term "zeísmo" comes from the Greek word "zyo," which means "to live" or "to breathe." In this case, it refers to the characteristic sound produced when the /θ/ phoneme is replaced with a /s/ sound in speech.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: None
• Antonyms: Distorsión de la adquisición del sonido /θ/ ('th' distortion)

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