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