Sibilant
EN→ZH
What Does Sibilant Mean?
- 嘶音
- 摩擦音
- 气音
Sibilant Pronunciation
/ˈsɪbɪlənt/
Sibilant Definition
noun
Definition
A sibilant is a consonant characterized by a hissing or hissing quality, typically produced by forcing air through a narrow channel made by placing the tongue close to the roof of the mouth.
In ZH
嘶音是指一种辅音，具有嘶嘶声或摩擦声的特征，通常通过在舌头靠近上颚的狭窄通道中强迫气流而产生。
How to Use Sibilant in a Sentence
- The letter 's' is a common sibilant.
- In phonetics, sibilants include sounds like 'sh' and 'z'.
- The teacher explained the importance of pronouncing sibilants clearly.
- Sibilants can be found in many languages, adding a sharpness to speech.
- She struggled with sibilants when trying to improve her accent.