speech error

A speech error occurs when someone unintentionally makes a mistake while speaking, such as mixing up words, sounds, or phrases. These errors can happen for various reasons, including stress, distraction, or even simply thinking quickly. Common examples include spoonerisms, where sounds are swapped (like saying "you have hissed all my mystery lectures" instead of "you have missed all my history lectures"), or putting words in the wrong order. Speech errors are a natural part of communication, reflecting the complexity of language processing in the brain.