English Word · Intermediate
labiomancy
Lipreading
Pronunciation: say labiomancy
Meaning
The ability to understand speech by watching the movements of the lips.
Example
They are so proficient in labiomancy that they can follow a private conversation anywhere if they can see the speakers' faces.
They are so proficient in labiomancy that they can follow a private conversation anywhere if they can see the speakers' faces.
Practice tips
- Practice labiomancy out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.