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      sibilation
      noun
      pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound
      a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
      Roots
      sibilaresibil- · Latin · to hiss, whistleatio-ation · Latin · act of
      Synonyms for sibilation
      hissnnasalizationn
      Words related to sibilation
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      Where does sibilation come from?

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