dyslexia

/dɪsˈlɛksiə/

noundys · lex · i · a

Think: **dys** = “difficulty” + **lex** = “words” → **dyslexia** = difficulty with words/reading.

Yes, it's dyslexia. Don’t swap the middle letters: it’s **dys-LEX-ia** (…**lex**… not **les** or **leks**).

Definition

  1. nouna learning difference that mainly affects reading and spelling, often involving difficulty matching letters to sounds and recognizing words quickly

Examples

  • “She has dyslexia, so audiobooks and extra time on tests help her learn best.”
  • “The teacher explained that dyslexia is not a sign of low intelligence.”
  • “With the right support, students with dyslexia can become confident readers.”

Synonyms

reading disorderspecific learning disability (reading)learning differencereading difficulty

Translations

ES dislexiaPT dislexiaFR dyslexie

Common misspellings

dislexiadysleksiadyslexeadyslexsiadyslexciadyslexyadysleixadyslexai

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