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Sibilant

Yes, sibilant is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does sibilant mean?

noun

  1. a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh)

adjective

  1. of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for sibilant

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of sibilant

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SIBILANT.

Words you can make from sibilant

Unscramble SIBILANT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is sibilant a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Sibilant is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is sibilant worth in Scrabble?

Sibilant is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does sibilant mean?

Sibilant means: a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh).