SIBILANTS
(noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Sibilants.
Sibilants - as a noun
A consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sibilant consonantSibilants - as an adjective satellite
Of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
continuant12fricative17spirant9strident9Example Sentences
"Many languages have sibilants, such as 's', 'sh', and 'zh'."
"The word 'hiss' is an example of a word with sibilants."
"Some people find the sound of sibilants to be unpleasant."
"The pronunciation of sibilants requires a high-frequency fricative airflow."
"Linguists study the articulation of sibilants in phonetics."
Word Game Points
Is SIBILANTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sibilants is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SIBILANTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is SIBILANTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sibilants is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSIBILANTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is SIBILANTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sibilants is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSIBILANTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
