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# How to pronounce "shibilant" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA**: `/ʃɪbɪlænt/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **shi·bi·lant**

## Meaning & Usage

### NOUN
- A sibilant (fricative or affricate) pronounced further back in the mouth than [s] and [z]: [ʃ], [ʒ], [t͡ʃ], [d͡ʒ], etc.


## Video Examples

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## How to Pronounce "shibilant"

- **Syllables**: shi · bi · lant
- **IPA**: `/ʃɪbɪlænt/`
- **Listen for**: the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce “shibilant”?
“shibilant” is pronounced /ʃɪbɪlænt/ (shi · bi · lant). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.

### How many syllables are in “shibilant”?
“shibilant” has 3 syllables: shi · bi · lant.

### What does “shibilant” mean?
A sibilant (fricative or affricate) pronounced further back in the mouth than [s] and [z]: [ʃ], [ʒ], [t͡ʃ], [d͡ʒ], etc.


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