What does de-ess mean?
De-ess means (transitive) to reduce the loudness of sibilants in an audio recording.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
(transitive) to reduce the loudness of sibilants in an audio recording.
Use de-ess when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
De-ess means (transitive) to reduce the loudness of sibilants in an audio recording.
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use de-ess where its definition matches the intended context.
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