How to pronounce hisser
Say it like HIS-er. Hisser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIS).
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US American/ˈhɪsər/HIS-er
UK British/ˈhɪsə/HIS-uh
- HIS
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hisser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hisser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HIS-uh.
What does hisser mean?
noun
- One who hisses.
- A Madagascar hissing cockroach.
Where does hisser come from?
From hiss + -er.
Questions about saying hisser
How do you pronounce hisser?
Say HIS-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪsər/. In British English it is /ˈhɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hisser?
Hisser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIS). Broken into parts: HIS · er.
Is hisser pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɪsə/ (HIS-uh).