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sibilant

/ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/

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noun

Шипящий согласный

A consonant having a hissing sound such as the 's' or 'sh' in 'sash' or 'surge'.

Examples :

"The teacher explained that "s" and "sh" are examples of a sibilant in English. "

Учитель объяснил, что «s» и «sh» — примеры шипящих согласных в английском языке.

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adjective

Шипящий

Characterized by a hissing sound such as the "s" or "sh" in sash or surge.

Examples :

"The snake made a sibilant hiss as it slithered through the grass. "

Змея издала шипящий свист, когда скользила по траве.

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