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SIBILANT CONSONANT

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Sibilant Consonant.

Sibilant Consonant - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sibilant10

Example Sentences

"The sound of the sibilant consonant can be heard in words like 'his', 'she', and 'hiss'."
"In English, the letters 's', 'z', 'sh', 'zh', 'ch', and 'j' represent sibilant consonants."
"Many languages, including Spanish and Portuguese, have a high number of sibilant consonants."
"When pronouncing the sibilant consonant, the airflow is constricted through a narrow passage in the mouth."
"The sibilant consonant is known for its hissing or buzzing sound."
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