lateraalipuoletsanaa
Lateraalipuoletsanaa refers to a specific type of pronunciation or articulation error in Finnish speech, particularly affecting the /l/ sound. This phenomenon occurs when the tongue, instead of making contact with the alveolar ridge to produce a clear lateral /l/, makes contact with the palate. This results in a sound that can be perceived as somewhat muffled or "softer" than a typical alveolar /l/. It is considered a dialectal variation or a speech impediment depending on the context and severity.
This articulation can be observed in various phonetic environments, but it is often more noticeable at the