How Many Lisps Are There?

There are four types of lisp: interdental, lateral, palatal and dentalised. The most common lisp is the interdental lisp.

How many types of lisps are there?

There are four types of lisp: interdental, lateral, palatal and dentalised. The most common lisp is the interdental lisp. Firstly, an interdental lisp occurs when a child tries to say “s” and/or “z” speech sounds with the tongue sticking out between the teeth.

How common is lisp?

Lisping is extremely common, with an estimated 23 percent of people being affected at some point during their lifetime. If your child has a lisp beyond age 5, you should consider enlisting the help of a speech-language pathologist (SLP), also called a speech therapist.