Words Starting with “S”
Showing 18 of 368 words found in this letter category
/soʊl ˈkɪs.ɪŋ/
A deep, passionate kiss involving the use of the tongue, often referred to colloquially as a French kiss, implying intense emotional and physical intimacy.
/ˈsoʊl.fəl.nəs/
The quality of expressing or possessing deep emotional, spiritual, or aesthetic sensitivity and sincerity.
/saʊnd ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/
A change in the phonetic form of a word or sound, often occurring due to historical linguistic evolution, assimilation, or specific grammatical processes.
/saʊnd ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
In linguistics, the alteration of speech sounds due to the influence of adjacent sounds or morphological processes.
/soʊ dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
To deliberately cause disagreement, conflict, or hostility between people or groups.
/ˈspæn.ɪʃ fɔːr aɪ niːd ə vəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
The Spanish translation or equivalent expression for the English statement 'I need a vacation' (commonly expressed as 'Necesito unas vacaciones').
/ˈspænɪʃ ˈtɪldə ˈɛrər/
A mistake in the use, omission, or incorrect placement of the tilde (~) diacritic mark in Spanish, which can alter the meaning of a word, change its grammatical function, or render it ungrammatical.
/spæzˈmɑːd.ɪ.kəl.i/
In a sudden, irregular, or convulsive manner; occurring in fitful, intermittent bursts rather than continuously.
/ˈspɛk.tə.kəlz/
A pair of lenses set in a frame, worn on the nose and ears to correct or assist defective eyesight.
/spiːtʃ dɪsˈɔːrdər/
A condition that affects a person's ability to produce speech sounds correctly or fluently, or that causes problems with their voice, such as stuttering, apraxia, or dysarthria.
/ˈspelˌbaɪn.dɪŋ/
Holding complete attention as if by magic; intensely captivating, enchanting, or mesmerizing.
/ˈspel.baʊnd/
Having one's attention completely held as if by magic; fascinated or enthralled.
/ˈspɛnd.θrɪft/
A person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible, or wasteful way.