what is a sibilant?

[Moon fairy21]

What is a sibilant ? it is like a plosive sound like 's'? or it's something else ?

[Soup]

See here Sibilant consonant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

A sibilant is a type of fricative or affricate consonant, made by directing a jet of air through a narrow channel in the vocal tract towards the sharp edge of the teeth.

[Moon fairy21]

Thanks soup..

[Soup]

You're most welcome.

[sushuma]

Interestingly, in the TV show "Chicago Hope" several years ago the character played by Adam Arkin addresses the fact that he speaks with a "sibilant 's'" which some consider to be a slight speech impediment, not unlike a lisp.

If you listen to American radio commentator Sean Hannity sometimes you will pick up on his sibilant 's' as well. If you do a Google search for this phrase you will find some interesting articles.

[Moon fairy21]

Thanks ......

[juzew]

Originally Posted by Moon fairy21

it is like a plosive sound like 's'?

/s/ is not plosive as far as I know It's fricative.