Sibilant

usgb/ˈsɪbɪlənt/
adjective

Sounds that are characterized by a hissing sound.

The spoken 's' in 'sea' is a sibilant sound.
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Often appears as...

  • sibilant hiss
  • sibilant sound
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Poetic Device

Sibilant sounds can add rhythm or mood to poetry, making the text more vivid or intense.

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The sibilant whispers of the wind created a soothing rhythm.
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Speech Clarity

Excessive sibilants can lead to a hissing effect in speech, affecting the speaker's clarity.

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His speech was marred by a sibilant hiss that distracted the audience.
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Atmospheric Narration

Using sibilant sounds in storytelling can create an eerie or suspenseful atmosphere.

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The sibilant sound of the serpent slithering in the grass sent shivers down my spine.
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