SIBILANT Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word sibilant. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word sibilant. (close relations)

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Definition of SIBILANT

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	continuant				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • consonant articulated by constricting (but not closing) the vocal tract adjective satellite • of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
	fricative				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract adjective satellite • of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
	spirant				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract adjective satellite • of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
	strident				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry • of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then') • being sharply insistent on being heard • unpleasantly loud and harsh
	sibilant consonant				nounn
	noun • a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh)

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