English Dictionary

sibilant

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/

形容詞

Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

日本語の意味

発声時に「シ」や「ス」といった、ヒス音や静かな摩擦音が生じる特性を示す（音声学における用語）。

A sibilant whisper slid between the stacks, making the library feel both eerie and intimate.

シューッという囁きが本棚の間をすり抜け、図書館を不気味でありながら親密な雰囲気にした。

意味（1）

Characterized by a hissing or hushing sound such as the s or sh in sack or shack.

She had a curious habit of prefacing everything she said with a soft sibilant sound. S-s-s Grace, she said, it's just like I was telling Brother Hutson the other day. 'S-s-s Brother Hutson,' I said, 'looks like we're fighting a losing battle, a losing battle.' I said.

more sibilant （ comparative ）

most sibilant （ superlative ）