Sibilation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sibilation is a noun meaning A hissing sound.
Meaning
A hissing sound.
Example Sentences
From the shadows emanated a hushed sibilation.
The exact labial sibilation denoted by f, and the soft sibilation z are unknown in Sanskrit.
Word Forms
- sibilations
Synonyms for sibilation
Depending on context, synonyms include hiss, sibilating, siss.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sifflement, siss, sizzling, hiss, hissing, siffle.
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