What do you call a person who cannot pronounce the letter L?

Often these days you can hear a disturbed pronunciation of the sound L. This violation is called labdacism. So, instead of the word “shovel”, they say, for example, “uvapata”, “ropata” and so on. If a child who is three years old talks like this, then sometimes it can even be touching. However, if an adult speaks like this, it is more likely to cause ridicule. To prevent this from happening, you need to consult a speech therapist in a timely manner. And this needs to be done as early as possible.

Speech therapists sometimes believe that incorrect pronunciation of the sound L can be corrected in primary school or senior preschool age. Believe me, such experts are wrong. After all, how correctly a child speaks depends on his mastery of reading, writing and sound-letter analysis of words. And in general, the development of a child as a successful person. And if this problem is still not cured in adults, then you should start taking action, and a start can be made with the help of our tips and recommendations.

Proper organization of home activities

Conduct classes in a comfortable environment for the child

If you are practicing a home method of teaching your baby to pronounce sounds correctly, then you should listen to certain recommendations that will contribute to a better environment and make the exercises effective and fun.

1. Talk to your child as equals. This will increase the little one's self-esteem.
2. If your child asks questions, treat them with respect and answer them. The baby will have an incentive to learn.
3. Every syllable and word must be pronounced clearly and clearly. It is important to understand that a parent is a role model. The little one will try to repeat what he heard. That is why it is necessary for him to hear the correct pronunciation of sounds.
4. It is recommended to present lessons in a playful form, for example, in the form of a performance or a fairy tale. Thus, new information will be absorbed more easily, and the child will be interested in listening.
5. It is important that the exercises are carried out regularly. Recommended three to five times a day. It is worth choosing a time for such activities that is suitable for the child, so that he feels comfortable. Otherwise, the baby will resist the exercises.
6. Do not delay the time allotted for training. If the little one is tired, then it is better to stop the activity; it will not bring any effect, but the child will begin to develop hostility.
7. It is unacceptable to assign exercises to correct sound production as punishment.

Preparing the speech apparatus to pronounce the sound L

1. To perform an exercise called “Smile” you need to do the following: smile so that your lips stretch, and then return to their original state.
2. The “tube” can be made using two methods. The first is to clench your teeth, pull your lips forward and transform them into a square. Second - imitate the pronunciation of the sound U (only without voice).
3. “Needle” : smile and stick your sharp tongue out of your mouth.
4. “Let's punish the naughty tongue” : Place a wide tongue on the lower lip. You can make a small hollow. It is important that the tongue is not too tense.
5. “Turkey” : open your mouth slightly, place your tongue on your upper lip, and then make stroking movements with it from top to bottom. You can add the sound combination “bl-bl-bl”.
6. “Ride a horse” : smile, lift your tongue up to the alveoli and “suck.” Then click it, imitating the “clatter of hooves.”
7. “Let's go on a swing” : smile. First, lower the sharp tip of your tongue by the lower teeth, and then lift it by the upper ones.

Exercises with your child

If you are interested in the question of how to teach a child to pronounce at home, then you can start practicing the following exercises with him.

1. "Breeze". It is necessary to open your mouth slightly, insert the tip of your tongue between your teeth, and press it lightly with your sponges. At this moment, you need the baby to blow hard, imitating the wind. It is recommended to perform this exercise for about three minutes.
2. "Delicious jam." The parent invites the child to lick his lips with his tongue, as if he had just eaten something tasty and there were remnants of this sweetness on his lips. It is important that the movement is circular and wide.
3. "Tube". You need to ask your baby to roll his tongue into a tube. It is advisable that this exercise be performed several times a day.
4. "Smile". The baby should smile without opening his lips. You need to hold your smile for up to 10 seconds. This exercise must be repeated seven times a day.
5. "Long tongue". The baby just needs to pull out the tongue as much as possible, trying to reach the tip to the chin or nose.
6. "Clapping." The child should imitate a horse, and it is recommended that the clicking sound be pronounced with varying sound intensity. It is important that the little one clicks with his tongue and upper jaw. First, you need to carry out the exercise with acceleration, then the clicking should become quiet, barely audible. This exercise for children is quite complex, but it is very effective in developing language flexibility.
7. "Swing". The baby is asked to swing his tongue in one direction or the other, resting it on his cheeks.
8. "Fungus". It is an effective exercise to stretch the frenulum. The baby needs to fix his tongue on the upper palate, holding it in this position for 30 seconds.
9. Improved breathing. During the day, the baby also needs to be given exercises to develop breathing skills. So you can sing songs and blow soap bubbles with your child.
10. Activities to develop fine motor skills. Allows you to stimulate nerve endings, thereby improving speech skills.

When parents realize that the first positive results have appeared, it is worth practicing the correct pronunciation of the soft and hard sounds l. For this purpose, it is worth pronouncing the words in a certain sequence:

• first those in which the problematic sound is at the beginning of the word, for example, “lamp”, “lava”, “ski”;
• in the middle part - the words “gold”, “smile”, “head”;
• at the junction of consonants, for example, “clouds”, “strawberry”;
• at the end of words, for example, “metal”, “football”, “channel”.

Possible reasons

Having problems with the pronunciation of “l” in one of the parents can lead to the child pronouncing this sound incorrectly.
Parents of growing children should know that most sounds are mastered by toddlers by the age of four to five years. If a child at this age still has difficulties with pronunciation, especially the letter l, then it is worth looking for the probable reasons for what is happening.

1. The presence of defective speech, in particular, incorrect pronunciation of the letter l, in an adult who spends a lot of time with the child and communicates with him. A growing baby copies what he hears.
2. Problems with pronouncing sounds can affect a toddler growing up in a family where parents are native speakers of different languages.
3. The presence of a pathological process in the body of a toddler affecting the speech or hearing apparatus.
4. Defects that develop during the formation of speech hearing. The baby hears sounds incorrectly.
5. Disturbance in the articulatory apparatus. In this case, a shortened frenulum may occur.
6. Having abnormal breathing while speaking. The reason for this may be insufficient lung capacity, weak respiratory muscles, inability to distribute air correctly, which is why the baby takes a breath in the middle of a word.

Parents who are interested in the question of how to pronounce words to their children are advised to seek help from a speech therapist. The specialist will determine what the reason is in your particular case and select the appropriate exercises. Self-diagnosis and self-medication rarely ends in anything good.

Do not worry if the doctor says that the reason is that the frenulum is too short. Today, special exercises are known that help stretch the frenulum without a surgical incision.

Several ways to make the sound L

First way. Open your mouth wide. Make sure your upper and lower teeth are visible. Then stick your wide tongue out between your teeth, pronounce the sound A and immediately press it with your teeth. As a result, you will get a combination of the sounds A and L. As soon as you are able to pronounce the sound L in this position, move your tongue to the correct position - it should be raised up and rest against the gums or teeth.

Second way. Say the sound Y. Then say simple words that contain the syllable LY, for example, lyko, skis, and so on. When you are able to pronounce the sound L in the interdental position, move the tip of your tongue to the correct position.

1 Why a child may not pronounce the letter “L”

The main cause of such a speech problem may be adults who often come into contact with the child. Yes, in this situation everything is exactly the same as in the educational process. The baby copies the behavior of mom or dad (in this case, the manner of speech).

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This happens especially often in bilingual families (where two or more languages ​​are spoken). It is difficult for a child to perceive both languages, as a result he begins to mix all the sounds.

If there is nothing like this in your family, then let’s move on to the physiological reasons:

• Disorders that arise during the development of speech hearing. In other words, the child simply incorrectly perceives what he hears and, accordingly, also reproduces the sound incorrectly.
• Pathologies of the hearing aid and speech breathing;
• Changes in the structure of the articulation apparatus. In the case we are considering, this may be due to a shortened frenulum of the tongue. Moms and dads should not be scared by this formulation. We'll fix everything. Moreover, now this no longer requires such a drastic measure as an incision. A modern non-surgical technique has been developed, with the help of which the frenulum is stretched to the required size. There are special exercises for this.

Important! Under no circumstances should parents make any diagnoses for their child. Otherwise, you can only do more harm and aggravate the situation. Before you begin to correct the defect yourself, you should definitely consult with a speech therapist.

How to prevent the development of a speech defect

Communicate correctly with your baby. The child must have the right role model

1. When communicating with a child, you need to speak calmly and slowly.
2. If your child pronounces words incorrectly, you can carefully correct him and suggest exactly how to say this or that word. But you shouldn’t be too demanding.
3. Parents may make a mistake by requiring their child to learn letters and read too early. It is unacceptable to do this, especially if the child protests and refuses to study.
4. It is not recommended to ask a child to recite a poem in front of guests, especially in front of strangers. It is important to understand that this is serious stress for a little toddler. Such requests can even lead to stuttering.
5. It is important to ensure that the baby does not have problems with the vocal apparatus or respiratory organs. If any alarming signs begin, you should consult a doctor promptly.

Now you know, if a child does not pronounce the letters r l, it is recommended to contact a speech therapist so that the specialist can determine the true cause of the problem. A speech therapist can either advise or schedule sessions for your child to work with, relieving them of this problem. Remember that you can also teach your child to pronounce a letter that is difficult for him at home, using the exercises described in this article. The main thing is not to forget that regularity of classes is important.

How to conduct classes correctly?

In order for a child to master a stubborn letter, it is necessary to move from very simple to complex. Begin by pronouncing a single letter “l”. Then it comes to syllables. After that, to the words. After this sentence, and then speak as normal life.

The duration of classes depends on the age of the child. A small child cannot concentrate for more than 5 minutes.

If parents want to force their son or daughter to exercise longer, they will encounter resistance, disobedience of the offspring and reluctance to take classes again. After a maximum of 5 minutes of exercise, you should take a break:

• entertain the baby;
• play;
• watch cartoons;
• just sit.

If a child refers to a family member who pronounces the letter “l” incorrectly, you should explain to the child: this adult is pronouncing the letter incorrectly. Now another adult will teach you how to do it correctly.

Don't expect quick success. It will not take you 1 day to pronounce a harmful letter. Parents should be patient. Even if after a week of classes there is still no progress, you should continue them or contact a specialist. Experts usually have more patience, because they understand how difficult it is for a child who is exploring the world to learn to pronounce all sounds correctly. Also, normal specialists understand child psychology and the peculiarities of children's learning.

If the offspring pronounces even a soft “l”, this is already progress. It’s easier to get a soft “l”, since the speech apparatus is less tense. Over time, a child who already says “l” will learn to pronounce “l.”