lalophobia
Lalophobia is the fear of speaking or stuttering when trying to pronounce the letter L. This phobia can cause distress and anxiety in social situations that involve speaking.
Fear of speaking Laliophobia or Lalophobia
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Having to pronounce words with the letter L
Public speaking situations
Fear of being judged for speech difficulties
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Visualization techniques
Gradual exposure to speaking situations
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences related to speech
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Lalophobia can often be traced back to childhood experiences or instances of speech difficulties that led to embarrassment or ridicule.
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