embolalia

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔμβολος (émbolos, “something thrown in”) +‎ -lalia.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɛmbəˈleɪliə/

Noun

embolalia (uncountable)

  1. Automatic speech; verbalization that occurs without conscious effort by the individual, such as repetitions and filler words.
    Synonym: embolophrasia
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