How to Pronounce Hissing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhɪsɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hissing”

"hissing" has 2 syllables: hiss-ing. It rhymes with reminiscing and missing, if that helps it stick.

What does hissing 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.”

noun

  1. The sound of a hiss.

Words that rhyme with hissing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reminiscingmissingkissingdismissingdissingwissing

Related words

noisywhistlingwhistlesizzlingsifflementsisssibilatingsibilation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hissing"?▾

"Hissing" has 2 syllables: hiss · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "hissing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hissing" is /ˈhɪsɪŋ/.

What does "hissing" mean?▾

Hissing: To make a hissing sound.

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