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sibilant in French

sibilant in French is sifflant, sifflante — sibilant means characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

sibilant in French

sifflant
adj
Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
sifflante
adj
Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
sifflante
noun
(phonetics) A consonant having a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

What does "sibilant" mean?

  1. adj Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
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What is "sibilant" in French?

"sibilant" in French is sifflant, sifflante. sibilant means: Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

Are there other ways to say "sibilant" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sibilant": sifflant, sifflante.

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