Meaning of sibilation in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    sibilation

    Definitions

    1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

    Examples

    • « the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound

    Derived terms

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