sibilant in a sentence
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Definition
SIBILANT: characterized by a hissing or sibilant sound, often produced by the pronunciation of certain consonants like 's' and 'sh'.
Crossword clues for sibilant
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "sibilant".
- Hissing sound made by certain consonants.
- Sound that resembles a snake's hiss.
- Describes a whispery, sharp vocal quality.
- Consonants producing a soft, hissing noise.
- Slightly fricative sound in speech.
Sibilant sentence examples
- The sibilant sounds of the snake slithering through the grass were almost mesmerizing.
- As she whispered secrets into my ear, her voice took on a sibilant quality that sent shivers down my spine.
- The poet's use of sibilant consonants added a soothing rhythm to the otherwise harsh subject matter.
- In the quiet of the night, the sibilant rustle of leaves created an eerie atmosphere.
- His sibilant speech made it difficult to understand the words he was trying to convey.