Sibilation

Synonyms of sibilation

• whistling
• hissing
• sizzling

Antonyms of sibilation

• whisper
• mumble
• murmur

Collocations of sibilation

sibilant sound

Frequency: 70 %

The sibilant sound of the snake hissing could be heard in the distance.

sibilant speech

Frequency: 60 %

Her sibilant speech made it difficult for others to understand her.

sibilant voice

Frequency: 50 %

The singer's sibilant voice added a haunting quality to the song.

sibilant whisper

Frequency: 45 %

He leaned in close to her ear and whispered in a sibilant tone.

Idiomatic Expressions for sibilation

• Phrase: sibilant speech
  Meaning: Speech that is characterized by a hissing sound, often due to the pronunciation of sibilant consonants like 's' and 'z'.
  Usage: She spoke with sibilant speech, causing her words to sound sharp and piercing.