misvocalization

/ˌmɪsvoʊkələˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. An error in pronouncing a word or sound, especially by using the wrong vocal sounds or stress.
    • The speech therapist helped the child correct his misvocalization of the letter 'r'.
    • In the recording, several misvocalizations made the speaker sound less fluent.
    • Her misvocalization of 'specific' as 'pacific' confused the audience.
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