sibilance

Example Sentences

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One of the trombonists folded tin foil across the bell of his horn, creating a restless sibilance underneath the crystal tones and rough growls of his bandmates.

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 2020

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

From The Guardian • Jul. 10, 2019

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

From The Verge • Sep. 7, 2018

Beyond his singular enunciation, complete with seductive sibilance and unbelievably extended "oooohs", his explanations were vibrant, rich in detail and meticulously researched.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2015

Orr snickered with a slight, mucid sibilance and turned back to his work, squatting.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller