How to Pronounce "sibilance"
word
ˈsɪbɪləns
SIB-uh-luhns
sˈɪbɪləns
SIB-uh-luhns
Definition
A hissing or 's' sound in speech or music, created by the repetition of 's', 'sh', or similar sounds. Often discussed in poetry, linguistics, and audio recording.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪbɪləns
British English
sˈɪbɪləns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIB-uh-luhns
UK
SIB-uh-luhns
Listen in Context
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing sound in her verse.
Audio engineers try to reduce sibilance in recorded speech.
Too much sibilance can make a song uncomfortable to listen to.
Listen to the strong sibilance in the phrase 'she sells sea shells.'