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sibilation

/ˌsɪbɪˈleɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण सिबिलेशन

सी-सी की आवाज़, फुफकार; "स" या "श" जैसी ध्वनि

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noun
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    [U] technical

    a hissing sound, or the pronunciation of a sound like "s" or "sh"

    सी-सी की आवाज़, फुफकार; "स" या "श" जैसी ध्वनि

    • The sibilation of the steam from the kettle filled the room.
    • Poets use sibilation to create a soft, whispering effect.

    Synonyms hiss

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sibilant adjective
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

hiss

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