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Many people say that this is because there was a Spanish King who had a lisp. So as not to embarrass him, his courtiers spoke with a lisp as well, which in turn led other educated people to speak with a lisp. Because the elites were speaking with a lisp, other less educated people, peasants, etc. all began speaking with a lisp until finally everyone in the country spoke that way in order not to be left out.
Unfortunately, that story is just an urban legend. This becomes obvious if you listen carefully to the way Spaniards talk: they pronounce c's and z's with a lisp, or ceceo, but not s's. The difference is just a regional difference, like how English speakers from England tend not to pronounce the r's at the end of words.
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How many people in the world have a lisp?
It is difficult to provide an exact number of people who have a lisp worldwide as it varies depending on the region and population. Lisps can occur in people of all ages and backgrounds, and estimates suggest that around 5-10% of the population may have a lisp to some degree.
Can you give yourself a lisp?
Well, technically you cant give yourself a real lisp unless you get a retainer or something, but you could just fake one. Just listen to someone with a lisp, copy their sound and practice and people will think you have a lisp(:
Do Germans lisp?
Not all Germans lisp. Lisping is not specific to one language or nationality but can occur in individuals regardless of their native language.
How do you spell lisp?
Lisp
Should you get your tongue pierced if you have a lisp?
It depends: If you're trying to get rid of the lisp, then probably not because I doubt the piercing would help. If you're trying to hide the lisp, having a piercing may be an excuse. Most people won't care whether or not you have a lisp or a pierced tongue so do what you feel is true to yourself.
Does Bailee Madison have a lisp?
No, Bailee Madison does not have a lisp.
Does Jennette mccurdy have a lisp?
Jennette does not have a lisp. If you check out her video on youtube titled, "In The Airport Heading to MOA!", she says that she does not have a lisp. She says its her computer that makes it sound like she has a lisp.
When was Common Lisp created?
Common Lisp was created in 1984.
When was Le Lisp created?
Le Lisp was created in 1981.
Does Jim Carey Have A Lisp?
no he just has a lisp in the cable guy
Does Gerard butler have a lisp?
No, he doesn't have a lisp, but he does have a Scottish accent.
What has the author Guy L Steele written?
Guy L. Steele has written: 'COMMON LISP' -- subject(s): COMMON LISP (Computer program language), LISP (Computer program language), LISP, Common Lisp (Langage de programmation)
