Speech Sounds: Gliding

Have you heard of gliding? Gliding is a common error pattern exhibited by English-speaking children. It involves replacing /L/ and /R/ sounds with a /W/ sound. For example, a child may say, “Wing,” instead of, “Ring.”

Many children have difficulty pronouncing sounds in words. Some sounds take longer to develop than others; however, it’s best to have a child screened by a speech therapist to determine if these errors are age-appropriate or should be addressed by a professional.

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About the Author: Melissa Goff, M.S, CCC-SLP, is the owner of Sunflower Speech & Myo Therapy, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC.