Hiss and Sibilant

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Hiss noun - A sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out.

Usage example: the hiss of air escaping from a balloon

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Sibilant and hiss are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sibilant" instead a noun "Hiss".

Nearby Words: hissed, hissing

Sibilant noun - A consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh).

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Hiss and sibilant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hiss" instead a noun "Sibilant".

Zephon from "The Daleks' Master Plan" has a distinctly sibilant hiss when he speaks, as does Celation.

Source: Sssssnaketalk
Evil Sounds Deep: Venom had a deep voice with a sibilant hiss trailing his sentences.

Source: Characters / Alternate Incarnations of Venom
Sssssnake Talk: Zephon has a distinctly sibilant hiss when he speaks.

Source: Recap / Doctor Who S3 E4 "The Daleks' Master Plan"

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