NYT Dictionary

LALLATION

/ˈlæleɪʃən/
NounLAL-la-tionlal-la-tion · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The incorrect pronunciation of the letter "r" so that it sounds like an "l" (or "w").

Etymology

Origin: Latin

L. lallare to sing lalla, or lullaby: cf. F. lallation

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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