Meaning Of The Word Sibilant

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Sibilant Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Sibilant?

sibilant
Sibilant sounds are soft 's' sounds.

sibilant in American English
a sibilant consonant: a type of fricative
having or making a hissing sound
adjective: hissing
noun: a sibilant consonant

sibilant in British English
adjective: relating to or denoting the consonants (s, z, /ʃ /, /ʒ /), all pronounced with a characteristic hissing sound
noun: a sibilant consonant

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