Difference between Sibilant and Strident

What is the difference between Sibilant and Strident?

Sibilant as an adjective is characterized by a hissing sound such as the "s" or "sh" in sash or surge. while Strident as an adjective is loud; shrill, piercing, high-pitched; rough-sounding

Sibilant

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Characterized by a hissing sound such as the "s" or "sh" in sash or surge.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A hissing sound such as the 's' or 'sh' in 'sash' or 'surge'.

Strident

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Loud; shrill, piercing, high-pitched; rough-soundingGrating or obnoxiousVigorous; making strides

We hope you now know whether to use Sibilant or Strident in your sentence.

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