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noun linguistics A fricative corresponding to a hushing sound. An example of a shibilant is described by the IPA symbol "esh" (ʃ).

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Similarly, s the shibilant occurs word initially only before u.

Novilara Stele remains a mystery 2009
Once it appears in the ambiguous reading kru(v)s (it can be a sibilant or a shibilant).

Novilara Stele remains a mystery 2009
I think we can get rid of the shibilant as a phoneme.

Novilara Stele remains a mystery 2009

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qroqqa commented on the word shibilant

Semi-serious term for a sibilant with more diffuse friction; more commonly called a hushing sound. Examples are the postalveolars such as ʃ and ʒ—the sounds of 'ship' and 'fusion' rather than sharper 'sip' and 'fusing'.

October 30, 2008