Definition of sibilants

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • sibilants is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • sibilants is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • sibilants is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of sibilants


  • 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 sibilants in Merriam Webster