Sibilation (Noun)
Meaning 1
Pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The actress's sibilation of the "s" sound in her character's name added a touch of sophistication to the role.
- The speech therapist worked with the young boy to correct his sibilation of the "th" sound, which was making it difficult for him to be understood.
- The sibilation of the snake's hiss sent shivers down the hiker's spine as she walked through the dense forest.
- The linguist studied the sibilation patterns of different languages to better understand the variations in pronunciation.
- The soft sibilation of the wind through the reeds created a soothing melody that calmed the mind.
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Meaning 2
A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.