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Rarehisses
The correct spelling is hisses.
How to pronounce hisses
noun
IPA: /ˈhɪsɪz/
Say it like: His-ses
The correct spelling is hisses. A sibilant sound, such as that made by a snake or escaping steam; an unvoiced fricative. For example: "As I started to poke it, the snake hissed at me."
Usage Examples
“As I started to poke it, the snake hissed at me.”
“The crowd booed and hissed her off the stage.”
“The arrow hissed through the air.”
Meanings
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.
- 2.To condemn or express contempt (for someone or something) by hissing.
- 3.To utter (something) with a hissing sound.
- 4.To move with a hissing sound.
- 5.To emit or eject (something) with a hissing sound.
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