Alveolar sibilant Synonyms

We can't find synonyms for the phrase "Alveolar sibilant", but we have synonyms for terms, you can combine them.

Alveolar Synonyms

Sibilant Synonyms

AS abbreviation

AS is an abbreviation for Alveolar Sibilant

What does AS stand for?

AS stands for "Alveolar Sibilant"

Definitions for Alveolar

(adjective) pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs
(adjective) pertaining to the sockets of the teeth or that part of the upper jaw
(noun) a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge

Definitions for Sibilant

(adjective) of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both ` thin ' and `then')
(noun) a consonant characterized by a hissing sound ( like s or sh)