dysarthria
/dɪsˈɑːrθriə/
noun
- A speech problem caused by weakness or lack of control in the muscles used for speaking, making words sound slurred or unclear.
- Dysarthria can make it hard for others to understand what a person is saying.
- People with dysarthria often speak slowly and with effort.
- After the stroke, he developed dysarthria and had to work with a speech therapist.