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sibilant

/ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/

sibilantnoun

sibilants

/ˈsɪbɪlənt/

Translations

The sibilant in the word 'hiss' is very pronounced.

Сибилянт в слове 'шипение' очень выражен.

Additional translations

шипящий звук

Definitions

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

more sibilant

Comp.

most sibilant

Super.

/ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/

Translations

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

Свистящий звук ветра сквозь деревья был успокаивающим.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms