sibilant in Russian

sibilant in Russian is свистя́ще-шипя́щий, свистя́щий, шипя́щий — sibilant means characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

sibilant in Russian

свистя́ще-шипя́щий

adj

Pronounced: svistyashche-shipyashchiy

Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

свистя́щий

adj

Pronounced: svistyashchiy

Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

шипя́щий

adj

Pronounced: shipyashchiy

Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

свистящий

noun

Pronounced: svistyashchiy

(phonetics) A consonant having a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

свистя́ще-шипя́щий

noun

Pronounced: svistyashche-shipyashchiy

(phonetics) A consonant having a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

сибиля́нт

noun

Pronounced: sibilyant

(phonetics) A consonant having a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

шипя́щий

noun

Pronounced: shipyashchiy

(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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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sibilant" in Russian?

"sibilant" in Russian is свистя́ще-шипя́щий, свистя́щий, шипя́щий. sibilant means: Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

How do you pronounce свистя́ще-шипя́щий?

"sibilant" in Russian is свистя́ще-шипя́щий, pronounced "svistyashche-shipyashchiy".

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

Yes — Russian has 5 translations listed for "sibilant": свистя́ще-шипя́щий, свистя́щий, шипя́щий, свистящий, сибиля́нт.

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