sibilant
Meaning
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Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/
Etymology
From Latin sībilāns, present active participle of sībilō (“I hiss”).
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