sibilation

(Pronunciation -تلفظ سنیۓ ) US:

Slow

Normal

Noun: sibilation

1. sibilation [ Synonyms: fizzle, hiss, hissing, hushing]
A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience";
2. sibilation [ Synonyms: assibilation]
Pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound

Derived Words:

assibilate, hiss, sibilate

Generic Words:

noise, pronunciation

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December 05, 2025

Syndic

- one appointed to represent a city or university or corporation in business transactions

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