The Difficulty:
* Lack of a Specific Term: There isn't a widely-accepted, single term for this specific phenomenon. It falls within the realm of language and memory, but it's not a standard psychological or linguistic concept.
* Multiple Possibilities: The experience you're describing could be due to various factors:
* Tip-of-the-Tongue Phenomenon (TOT): You know the word but can't recall its sound or spelling. This is a common experience.
* Aphasic/Neurological Issue: In some cases, damage to language areas in the brain can affect the ability to retrieve sound or pronunciation.
* Purely Sensory: Perhaps you're simply experiencing a sensation associated with the word but lack the verbal connection.
* Emotional/Subconscious: It could be an emotional response to the word, where the feeling is strong, but the actual word is not fully accessible.
Possible Ways to Describe It:
* "Feeling the Word": This captures the subjective experience of having a sense of the word without its verbal form.
* "Wordless Knowing": Emphasizes the understanding without the ability to express it verbally.
* "Incomplete Retrieval": A more neutral description, acknowledging the unsuccessful retrieval of the word's sound.
Further Information:
To understand your specific experience better, it would be helpful to know:
* How often does this happen?
* Are there any specific words or situations where this occurs?
* Do you experience any other language difficulties?
If you're concerned about this, it's always best to speak with a medical professional or a speech-language pathologist.