sibilance

Example Sentences

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In a quiet room, there’s a detectable measure of sibilance to the Be Live5 sound, but that tends to be the price you have to pay to get sound that’s enjoyable in noisier environs.

From The Verge

There’s only the slightest hint of sibilance to the vocals, but it’s never enough to spoil the B400’s enjoyable presentation.

From The Verge

Mr. Lucci gives Gross immense dignity without shrinking at all from his flamboyance; he italicizes italics and turns sibilance into music.

From New York Times

“Sending out an SOS,” we sang, with sibilance.

From The New Yorker

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

From BBC