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Definition of Betacism
1. n. Excessive or extended use of the b sound in speech, due to conversion of other sounds into it, as through inability to distinguish them from b, or because of difficulty in pronouncing them.
Definition of Betacism
1. mispronunciation of B [n -S]
Medical Definition of Betacism
1. A defect in speech in which the sound of b is given to other consonants. Origin: G. Beta, the second letter of the alphabet (05 Mar 2000)