sibilant (Meaning)
sibilant (n)
a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh)
sibilant (s)
of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
sibilant (a.)
Making a hissing sound; uttered with a hissing sound; hissing; as, s, z, sh, and zh, are sibilant elementary sounds.
sibilant (n.)
A sibiliant letter.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sibilant
sibilant Sentence Examples
- The hissing of the snake was a sibilant sound that sent shivers down her spine.
- The wind whistled through the trees, creating a sibilant symphony that filled the air.
- The sibilant pronunciation of the letter "s" is common in many languages.
- The singer's voice had a sibilant quality that made it sound both ethereal and haunting.
- The sibilant whisper of the wind through the leaves was a soothing lullaby.
- The sibilant sound of the crackling fire filled the room with a sense of warmth and coziness.
- The sibilant hiss of the cat's meow was a warning to stay away.
- The sibilant sound of steam escaping from the kettle was a reminder to be careful.
- The sibilant rustling of leaves underfoot created a symphony of autumn sounds.
- The sibilant whisper of secrets between friends was a sign of trust and intimacy.
FAQs About the word sibilant
a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh), of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' i
whistle,sibilance,whoosh, swoosh, zip, fizz, sizzle,wheeze, whizz, hiss
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The hissing of the snake was a sibilant sound that sent shivers down her spine.
The wind whistled through the trees, creating a sibilant symphony that filled the air.
The sibilant pronunciation of the letter "s" is common in many languages.
The singer's voice had a sibilant quality that made it sound both ethereal and haunting.
