Synonyms for sibilant
ˈsɪb ə ləntsibi·lant

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1. sibilantnoun

   Synonyms:
   groove fricative

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1. sibilant, sibilant consonantadjective

   a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh)

   Synonyms:
   sibilant consonant

   Antonyms:
   hard

2. fricative, continuant, sibilant, spirant, stridentadjective

   of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')

   Synonyms:
   raucous, shrill, fricative, clamorous, clamant, blatant, vociferous, continuant, strident, spirant

   Antonyms:
   hard

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1. sibilantadjective

   Synonyms:
   hissing

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1. List of known nicknames for "Sibilant":

   Nutricious Crack, Lorenzo Zoeter, Z

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How to say sibilant in sign language?

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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