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Meaning of word sibilant from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

sibilant noun

Meaning : A consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh).

sibilant adjective

Meaning : Of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then').

Synonyms : continuant, fricative, spirant, strident

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