What is another word for lip reader?

Pronunciation: [lˈɪp ɹˈiːdə] (IPA)

A person who is skilled in understanding spoken words by observing the movements of the lips, is commonly referred to as a lip reader. However, depending on the situation or profession this skill set may also be called by alternate names. For example, in law enforcement, this skill set may be referred to as audiovisual forensics. In speech therapy, this ability can be described as speech reading or auditory-visual integration. Other terms that could be used include: lip interpreter, speech decoder, phonetic reader, or visual listener. All of these terms refer to the same basic skill set, someone who can understand spoken language by observing the movements of the speaker's lips.

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What are the hypernyms for Lip reader?

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What are the hyponyms for Lip reader?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for lip reader (as nouns)

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