Sibilant

/ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/ noun adjective

A consonant having a hissing sound such as the 's' or 'sh' in 'sash' or 'surge'.

Definition

  1. (noun) A consonant having a hissing sound such as the 's' or 'sh' in 'sash' or 'surge'.
  2. (adjective) Characterized by a hissing sound such as the "s" or "sh" in sash or surge.

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Word stats

  • Sibilant contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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What does Sibilant mean?

A consonant having a hissing sound such as the 's' or 'sh' in 'sash' or 'surge'.

How many letters are in Sibilant?

Sibilant has 8 letters.

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