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sibilant

/ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/

Translations

sibilantnoun

sibilants

/ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sifflanteEn phonétique, désigne une consonne sibilante.

The sibilant in the word 'hiss' is pronounced with a distinct hissing sound.

La sifflante dans le mot « hiss » se prononce avec un net effet de sifflement.

sibilantadjective

more sibilant

Comp.

most sibilant

Super.

/ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/

sifflantSe dit d’un son ou d’une voix qui siffle.

The sibilant whisper of the wind through the trees was soothing.

Le murmure sifflant du vent dans les arbres était apaisant.

Additional translations

sibilantTerme de phonétique.

Synonyms

sibilantnoun

A sibilant sound, typically a consonant sound characterized by a hissing effect, such as 's' or 'sh'.

The sibilant in the word 'hiss' is pronounced with a distinct hissing sound.

sibilantadjective

Having a hissing sound.

The sibilant whisper of the wind through the trees was soothing.

Relating to or representing sibilant consonant sounds.

The linguist marked the sibilant phonemes with a special symbol.