speechtherapy
nounUK /ˈspiːtʃ ˌθerəpi/
US /ˈspitʃ ˌθerəpi/
Speech therapy is special help that teaches people how to talk and say words better.
After a few months of speech therapy, Jamie could say his name clearly.
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2. Treatment for people who have trouble swallowing.
The therapist used speech therapy exercises to help her swallow safely.
3. Help for people who have lost the ability to speak after an illness or injury.
After his stroke, Grandpa went to speech therapy to relearn how to talk.
4. Lessons to improve how clearly a person's voice sounds.
The singer took speech therapy to make her voice stronger and clearer.
5. Support for children who find it hard to understand or use language.
The school arranged speech therapy so Mia could follow lessons more easily.