How to pronounce hissy
Say it like HIS-ee. Hissy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIS).
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- HIS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hissy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hissy
American and British speakers say hissy in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪsi/ in the US and /ˈhɪsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIS-ee.
What does hissy mean?
- Accompanied with hisses.
- Making a hissing sound.
- Childish or petulant.
- A tantrum, a fit.“get into a hissy”
Where does hissy come from?
From hiss + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with hissy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hissy.
Questions about saying hissy
How do you pronounce hissy?
Say HIS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪsi/. In British English it is /ˈhɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hissy?
Hissy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIS). Broken into parts: HIS · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say hissy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪsi/ and the British form is /ˈhɪsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.