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Meaning of sibilant consonant

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sibilant

Pronunciation:/ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt//ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/

noun

Definitions

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

    Synonyms:groove fricative

adjective

Definitions

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

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/sibilant

Related words

sibilantsibilantsfricative consonantsibilanceconsonantalnasal consonantphonetic symbolconsonants