sibilant
UK/'sibilәnt/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Producing a hissing or hushing sound, like the consonants s or sh.
发咝咝声的，齿擦音的
n.
A consonant with a hissing or hushing sound, such as s or sh.
齿擦音（如s或sh）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsibilantstem
=sibilant
Example Sentences
- 1.
The sibilant sound of the snake echoed through the grass.
- 2.
In linguistics, sibilants include sounds like 's' and 'sh'.
- 3.
The actress exaggerated the sibilant consonants in her dramatic performance.