Sibilance

ENZH

What Does Sibilance Mean?

  • 嘶嘶声
  • 沙沙声
  • 尖声

Sibilance Pronunciation

/ˈsɪbɪləns/

Sibilance Definition

noun

Definition

the quality of making a hissing sound, particularly in speech or music.

In ZH

发出嘶嘶声的特质,特别在言语或音乐中。

How to Use Sibilance in a Sentence

  • The poet used sibilance to create a soothing effect.
  • During the recital, the sibilance of the singer's voice captivated the audience.
  • You can hear the sibilance in the sound of the waves crashing against the shore.
  • The use of sibilance added a layer of emotion to the reading.
  • In the recording, the sibilance was very pronounced, making it sound more dramatic.