sibilation

Noun
  1. A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) (synset 107399498)
    "the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"
    is a type of: noise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
    same as: fizzle, hiss, hissing, hushing
  2. Pronunciation with a sibilant (hissing or whistling) sound (synset 107143910)
    is a type of: pronunciation - the manner in which someone utters a word
    same as: assibilation

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