How to pronounce sibilant
Say it like SIB-ih-lunt. Sibilant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIB).
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- SIB
- ih
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sibilant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sibilant
American and British speakers say sibilant in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪbɪlənt/ in the US and /ˈsɪbɪlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIB-ih-lunt.
What does sibilant mean?
- Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
- A consonant having a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.
Where does sibilant come from?
From Latin sībilāns, present active participle of sībilō (“to hiss”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying sibilant
How do you pronounce sibilant?
Say SIB-ih-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪbɪlənt/. In British English it is /ˈsɪbɪlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sibilant?
Sibilant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIB). Broken into parts: SIB · ih · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say sibilant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪbɪlənt/ and the British form is /ˈsɪbɪlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.