How to Pronounce Hisses

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɪsɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hisses”

"hisses" has 2 syllables: hiss-es. It rhymes with dismisses and missus, if that helps it stick.

What does hisses mean?

noun

  1. A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.
  2. An expression of disapproval made using such a sound.

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.”

Words that rhyme with hisses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismissesmissusreminiscesmisseskisseschryseis

Related words

sisssibilatehootboowhooshsnortsizzbird

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hisses"?▾

"Hisses" has 2 syllables: hiss · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "hisses"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hisses" is /ˈhɪsɪz/.

What does "hisses" mean?▾

Hisses: A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative.

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