What does sibilants mean?
noun
In phonetics, sibilants are a class of fricative consonants that are made by directing air through a narrow channel in the mouth, resulting in a hissing or sibilant sound. Examples include the sounds /s/ and /z/ in English.
Example
"The linguist studied the sibilants in the ancient language, noting their unique characteristics."
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