sibilance

Example Sentences

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Burmese Days by George Orwell The sweet sibilance of the title alone makes this a compulsory choice.

From The Guardian

The high end can be a bit sharp with excessive sibilance on some recordings, but that’s my worst complaint.

From The Verge

In a quiet room, there’s a detectable measure of sibilance to the Be Live5 sound, but that tends to be the price you have to pay to get sound that’s enjoyable in noisier environs.

From The Verge

There’s only the slightest hint of sibilance to the vocals, but it’s never enough to spoil the B400’s enjoyable presentation.

From The Verge

Mr. Lucci gives Gross immense dignity without shrinking at all from his flamboyance; he italicizes italics and turns sibilance into music.

From New York Times