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Can a large tongue cause a lisp?
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Yes: If you have a large tongue, it sometimes will have motility problems and may interfere with normal speech. Speech therapy may still help.
Answered 12/15/2019
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Yes: If you have a large tongue, it sometimes will have motility problems and may interfere with normal speech. Speech therapy may still help.
Answered 5/2/2017
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