Meaning of sibilant consonant in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Noun

   sibilant consonant

   Definitions

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

   Derived terms

   • assibilate
   • hiss
   • sibilate
   • siss
   • sizz

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