sibilate
pronunciation
How to pronounce sibilate in British English:
UK ['sɪblˌeɪt]
How to pronounce sibilate in American English:
US ['sɪbəlˌeɪt]
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- Verb:
- pronounce with an initial sibilant
- utter a sibilant
- express or utter with a hiss
- make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
Word Origin
- sibilate (v.)
- 1650s, from Latin sibilatus, past participle of sibilare "to hiss, whistle" (see sibilant (adj.)). Related: Sibilated; sibilating.