How to Pronounce Hissed

To pronounce "hissed", say HISS-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /hɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

hissed

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/hɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hissed”

"hissed" has 2 syllables: hiss-ed. It rhymes with tryst and mist, if that helps it stick.

What does hissed mean?

verb

  1. To make a hissing sound.

    “As I started to poke it, the snake hissed at me.”

  2. To condemn or express contempt (for someone or something) by hissing.

    “The crowd booed and hissed her off the stage.”

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Words that rhyme with hissed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trystmistjustassistsubsisttwistpersistpissedinsistresistdismissedconsist

Related words

sisssibilatehootboowhooshsnortsizzbird

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hissed"?▾

"Hissed" has 2 syllables: hiss · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "hissed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hissed" is /hɪst/.

What does "hissed" mean?▾

Hissed: To make a hissing sound.

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