SIBILATION Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word sibilation. (close relations)
Definition of SIBILATION
Best Alternative Words for SIBILATION
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hiss | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) • a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt verb • make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval • move with a whooshing sound • express or utter with a hiss • show displeasure, as after a performance or speech | ||||||||
hissing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) | ||||||||
siss | verbv | |||||||
verb • express or utter with a hiss • make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval | ||||||||
sizzling | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • hot enough to burn with or as if with a hissing sound • characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement | ||||||||
assibilation | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the development of a consonant phoneme into a sibilant • pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound | ||||||||
fizzle | verbv | |||||||
noun • a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) • a complete failure verb • end weakly | ||||||||
hushing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) |