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Voiced dental sibilant

Okay kiddo, let me explain what a voiced dental sibilant is - it's a sound we make with our mouth when we talk.

First, let's talk about what "voiced" means - it means that we use our vocal cords to make the sound. So, when we say a "voiced dental sibilant," we're using our vocal cords.

Next, let's talk about "dental" - that just means we use our teeth to make the sound. So we're making the sound by putting our tongue between our teeth.

Finally, "sibilant" means it's a hissing or whistling sound. So when we make a voiced dental sibilant, it sounds like a hiss or a whistle.

Overall, a voiced dental sibilant is a sound we make by using our vocal cords to make a hissing sound while putting our tongue between our teeth.
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