word
Hissing
HIH-sihng
/ˈhɪsɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
hissing
Dictionary meaning
A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval).
Examples
- The performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience.
Synonyms: sibilation
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