how to pronounce sibilant

/ˈsɪb.əl.ənt/

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sibilant is pronounced in three syllables

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meanings of sibilant

adjective:

Characterized by a hissing sound such as the "s" or "sh" in sash or surge.

noun:

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

sibilant frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word sibilant occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.