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sibilate

Syllabification: (sib·i·late)
Pronunciation: /ˈsibəˌlāt/

Definition of sibilate

verb

[with object]
  • utter with a hissing sound.

Derivatives

sibilation

Pronunciation: /ˌsibəˈlāSHən/

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin sibilat- 'hissed, whistled', from the verb sibilare

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