Looking for the meaning of the word HISSES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HISSES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Hiss
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English (as a verb): imitative
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
hɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make a sharp sibilant sound as of the letter s
Short Definition:make sharp sibilant sound
Examples:- the escaping gas was hissing
Word: Hiss
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
hɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a sharp sibilant sound
Short Definition:sharp sibilant sound
Examples:- the spit and hiss of a cornered cat
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