Also means
to whisper softly (poetic)
Usage Note
lispeln refers both to the speech impediment where /s/ sounds like /th/, and poetically to a soft, gentle sound like leaves rustling. 'leise lispeln' can evoke a peaceful natural scene.
Examples
"Als Kind hat sie ein wenig gelispelt, aber mit Logopädie hat sie es überwunden."
Natural Translation
As a child she had a slight lisp, but she overcame it with speech therapy.
Literal Translation
As child has she a little lisped, but with speech-therapy has she it overcome.
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