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sibilating

/sɪbɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does sibilating mean?

verb

To make a hissing or sibilant sound, especially with the tongue against the roof of the mouth. In phonetics, to pronounce a sound with a sharp, hissing quality.

Example

"The sibilating sound of the 's' in 'success' can be difficult for non-native speakers to pronounce."

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