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Assibilate Definition & Meaning

assibilate
verb
  1. insert a sibilant sound before or after (another sound)
  2. change into a sibilant; "In the syllable /si/, the /s/ sibilates in Japanese"

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Frequently asked questions

What does assibilate mean?
insert a sibilant sound before or after (another sound) change into a sibilant; "In the syllable /si/, the /s/ sibilates in Japanese"
What part of speech is assibilate?
Assibilate is a verb.
How many definitions does assibilate have?
Assibilate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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