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sibilant

The correct spelling is sibilant.

How to pronounce sibilant

/ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/
noun

IPA: /ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/

Say it like: Sib-ila-nt

The correct spelling is sibilant. A consonant having a hissing sound such as the 's' or 'sh' in 'sash' or 'surge'.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A consonant having a hissing sound such as the 's' or 'sh' in 'sash' or 'surge'.

adjective

  1. 1.Characterized by a hissing sound such as the "s" or "sh" in sash or surge.

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