hissing meaning

UK US /ˈhɪsɪŋ/ 2 syllables

hissing (noun): a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval).

Definition of hissing

  1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
    • the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience

    Synonyms: hiss, hushing, fizzle, sibilation

    Type of: noise

    Related forms: hiss

How to pronounce hissing

hissing is pronounced /ˈhɪsɪŋ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with hissing

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HI · words ending in NG · 7-letter words

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