Definition

A hissing sound made by certain letters or sounds, often resembling the noise of steam or a snake.

Example

The sibilation of the wind through the trees created an eerie atmosphere.

Conversation

Did you hear that strange sibilation from the basement last night?

Yeah, it sounded kind of creepy, didn’t it?

I wonder if it's just the pipes or something more spooky.

Hopefully just the pipes! I don't want to think about ghosts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sibilation → It is formed from "sibilare" (meaning to hiss) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process of). The word "sibilation" refers to the action or process of producing a hissing sound.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'sibilare' which means to hiss, and remember that 'sibilation' describes the action of making a hissing sound.

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