Difference between Lallation and Babble

What is the difference between Lallation and Babble?

Lallation as a noun is the incorrect pronunciation of the letter "r" so that it sounds like an "l" while Babble as a noun is idle talk; senseless prattle; gabble; twaddle.

Lallation

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the incorrect pronunciation of the letter "r" so that it sounds like an "l" baby-talk or gibberish

Babble

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Idle talk; senseless prattle; gabble; twaddle.Inarticulate speech, such as was used at the building the tower of Babel; constant or confused murmur.A sound of or alike that which of flowing water.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To utter words indistinctly or unintelligibly; to utter inarticulate sounds; as, a child babbles.To talk incoherently; to utter unmeaning words.To talk much; to chatter; to prate.To make a continuous murmuring noise, as shallow water running over stones.To utter in an indistinct or incoherent way; to repeat, as words, in a childish way without understanding.To disclose by too free talk, as a secret.

We hope you now know whether to use Lallation or Babble in your sentence.

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