Sibilant
A type of fricative or a"ricate produced with the tongue near the alveolar ridge or
hard palate: /s/, /z/, /ʃ/, /ʒ/, /ʧ/, and /ʤ/ are the sibilants in English. This group of
sounds may seem louder and harsher than other fricatives like /θ/ or /f/.
Related Glossary Terms
Index
Section 6 - Pronunciation of Some Word Endings
Affricate, Alveolar ridge, Fricative, Hard palate
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