How to Pronounce "hiss"
word
ˈhɪs
HISS
hˈɪs
HISS
Definition
To make a long ‘s’ sound like a snake or steam; can also describe the sound itself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪs
British English
hˈɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HISS
UK
HISS
Listen in Context
The snake began to hiss loudly.
The kettle makes a hiss when the water boils.
She tried to hiss like a cat.
When the audience didn’t like the joke, they began to hiss.