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sib·i·lant
 sibilant
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- pronunciation:
- sI
b
lnt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
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adjective |
| definition: |
of, pertaining to, characterized by, or producing a hissing sound.
a sibilant consonant |
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noun |
| definition: |
a speech sound or consonant that resembles or suggests hissing, such as "s," "sh," or "ch".
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