How to pronounce hisses
Say it like HIS-iz. Hisses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIS).
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- HIS
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hisses 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.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hisses
American and British speakers say hisses in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪsɪz/ in the US and /ˈhɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIS-iz.
What does hisses mean?
- plural of hiss How to pronounce hiss
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hiss How to pronounce hiss
Words that rhyme with hisses
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hisses.
Questions about saying hisses
How do you pronounce hisses?
Say HIS-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈhɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hisses?
Hisses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIS). Broken into parts: HIS · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say hisses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈhɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.