sibilation
sibilation · sibilations
A hissing soundA hissing sound.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A hissing sound.
From the shadows emanated a hushed sibilation.
pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound
Origin
Latin sibilatio, from sībilāre (“to hiss”).Latin sibilatio, from sībilāre (“to hiss”).
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Forms
plural: sibilations| Singular | sibilation |
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regular
Synonyms
9 synonymsClose in meaning
- pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound:assibilation
- a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval):hisshissinghushingfizzle
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable