Difference between Hiss and Sibilation

What is the difference between Hiss and Sibilation?

Hiss as a noun is a sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc. while Sibilation as a noun is a hissing sound.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc. An expression of disapproval made to sound like the noise of a snake.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make a hissing sound.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A hissing sound.

We hope you now know whether to use Hiss or Sibilation in your sentence.