phonological error

A phonological error occurs when someone misuses or simplifies the sound patterns of a language, leading to incorrect pronunciation or unfamiliar word forms. These errors often stem from difficulties in organizing and applying the rules for making sounds, rather than just mispronouncing words. For example, a person might substitute one sound for another or omit sounds, affecting how words sound and are understood. Phonological errors are common in language learning, speech development, or in cases of speech disorders, and they reflect underlying issues with how the brain processes and organizes speech sounds.