LISP
/lɪl͡sp/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of LISP
The habit or an act of lisping.
"He used to have a terrible lisp before going to a speech therapist."
To pronounce the consonant ‘s’ imperfectly; to give ‘s’ and ‘z’ the sounds of ‘th’ (/θ/). This is a speech impediment common among children.
To speak with imperfect articulation; to mispronounce, such as a child learning to talk.
To speak hesitatingly and with a low voice, as if afraid.
Examples of LISP in a Sentence
- "He used to have a terrible lisp before going to a speech therapist."
Word Details
Is LISP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LISP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LISP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LISP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | i | s | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LISP
14 words from the letters in LISP
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LISP in Word Games
LISP is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LISP is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LISP to find 14 additional valid words.