sibilate (Meaning)
Wordnet
sibilate (v)
pronounce with an initial sibilant
utter a sibilant
express or utter with a hiss
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
Webster
sibilate (v. t. & i.)
To pronounce with a hissing sound, like that of the letter s; to mark with a character indicating such pronunciation.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sibilate
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
sibilate Sentence Examples
- The sibilant sound of the wind echoed through the trees.
- The venomous snake sibilated menacingly, warning of its presence.
- The concertmaster's violin sibilated melodiously, carrying the orchestra's tune.
- The sibilant hiss of the cat grated on my nerves.
- The spelling of "lisp" itself includes a sibilant.
- The guttural sibilants of the ancient language made it challenging to pronounce.
- The sibilant breeze rustled the leaves, creating a soothing symphony.
- The stage whisper of the actor sibilated softly, ensuring secrecy.
- The sibilance of the fountain's spray filled the air with a calming white noise.
- The sibilant "s" and "z" sounds dominated the conversation, making it difficult to understand.
FAQs About the word sibilate
pronounce with an initial sibilant, utter a sibilant, express or utter with a hiss, make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapprovalTo pronounce with a his
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The sibilant sound of the wind echoed through the trees.
The venomous snake sibilated menacingly, warning of its presence.
The concertmaster's violin sibilated melodiously, carrying the orchestra's tune.
The sibilant hiss of the cat grated on my nerves.
