Sibilant Consonant (Noun)
Meaning
A consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The linguist studied the sibilant consonant in the English language, noting its prominence in words like "snake" and "sneeze".
- The sibilant consonant in the word "ship" gives it a sharp, crisp sound.
- In many languages, the sibilant consonant is a distinctive feature, as seen in the Arabic word "shukraan" (thank you).
- The hissing sound of the sibilant consonant in "psyche" is produced by directing air through the teeth.
- In phonetics, the sibilant consonant /ʃ/ (esh) is an essential part of many languages, including Russian and Chinese.