Definition of sibilant

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• sibilant is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
• sibilant is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
• sibilant is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of sibilant

• of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then') (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. continuant
  2. fricative
  3. spirant
  4. strident
• a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh) (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. sibilant consonant

See definition of sibilant in Merriam Webster