Sibilant hiss Synonyms

Sibilant replaced

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)

Synonyms for phrase

SH abbreviation

SH is an abbreviation for Sibilant Hiss
What does SH stand for?
SH stands for "Sibilant Hiss"

Definitions for Hiss


  • (noun) a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out
  • (noun) a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
  • (verb) to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\