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sibilate
('s/I/b/@/,l/eI/t )

verb (v)

  • pronounce with an initial sibilant(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • utter a sibilant(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • express or utter with a hiss(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    hiss, siss, sizz
    source: wordnet30
  • make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • To pronounce with a hissing sound, like that of the letter s; to mark with a character indicating such pronunciation.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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