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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sibilation

/sɪbɪˈleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does sibilation mean?

noun

The act or sound of hissing, or a hissing noise, especially one that is sharp and loud. In phonetics, the sound of a sharp hissing noise, such as the 's' in 'bus'.

Example

"The sibilation of the steam engine was deafening."

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