Sibilant and Whistling

Sibilant

Sibilant adjective - Of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then').
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Whistling and sibilant are semantically related in hissing topic. In some cases you can use "Whistling" instead the word "Sibilant" as an adjective or a noun.

Whistling

Whistling adjective - Having a high musical pitch or range.

Sibilant and whistling are semantically related in hissing topic. You can use "Sibilant" instead the word "Whistling" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: whistle, whistled, whist, whistler
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