Synonyms of sibilation

Noun


1. hiss, hissing, hushing, fizzle, sibilation, noise

usage: a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"

2. sibilation, assibilation, pronunciation

usage: pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound

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