How to Pronounce Hist

To pronounce "hist", say HIST — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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What does hist mean?

noun

  1. An instance of an exclamation attracting attention or injunction to be silent.

interjection

  1. An utterance used to discreetly attract someone's attention.
  2. An injunction to be silent and/or to pay attention to what is being said or can be heard.

Synonyms

hushshhshushwhistharkheypsstyo

Related words

rptecclesorypsstshushshshhhush

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hist"?▾

"Hist" has one syllable.

What does "hist" mean?▾

Hist: An instance of an exclamation attracting attention or injunction to be silent.

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