sibilant in Japanese
sibilant in Japanese is 歯擦音, 歯音 — sibilant means characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
sibilant in Japanese
歯擦音
Pronounced: shisatsuon
(phonetics) A consonant having a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
歯音
Pronounced: shion
(phonetics) A consonant having a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
What does "sibilant" mean?
- 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 Japanese?
"sibilant" in Japanese is 歯擦音, 歯音. sibilant means: Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
How do you pronounce 歯擦音?
"sibilant" in Japanese is 歯擦音, pronounced "shisatsuon".
Are there other ways to say "sibilant" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "sibilant": 歯擦音, 歯音.
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