1. incorrect or unclear pronunciation or enunciation of words or speech sounds
Usage: commonly used in speech-language pathology and education
2. improper connection or alignment of bones or joints
Usage: medical/anatomical term

Examples

• The speech therapist worked with the child to correct his misarticulation of the 'r' sound.
• Her misarticulation of certain consonants made her speech difficult to understand.
• The dental surgeon identified a misarticulation of the jaw that required correction.
• Early intervention can help prevent persistent misarticulation in young children.
• The patient's misarticulation improved significantly after several months of therapy.
• Teachers should be aware of common misarticulation patterns in developing readers.