Synonyms of sibilant
5 similar words
Another word for sibilant is sibilatory. Other synonyms of sibilant are sibilous and hissing.
Synonyms and similar words for sibilant
adjectiveCharacterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
- hissingThat produces or is accompanied with a hiss.
- hissy
- sibilatoryHissing; sibilant.
- sibilousHaving a hissing sound; sibilant.
nounA consonant having a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
- groove fricativeA "hissing" sound such as the s in sack; an anterior sibilant.
Meaning of sibilant
- adjective Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
- noun A consonant having a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
sibilant in other languages
Questions about synonyms of sibilant
- What is another word for sibilant?
- Sibilant has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sibilatory, sibilous and hissing.
- What does sibilant mean?
- Sibilant means characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
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