How Do You Spell HISSED?

Pronunciation: [hˈɪst] (IPA)

The word "hissed" is spelled with a double "s" to represent the hissing sound made by a snake or angry cat. It is pronounced as /hɪst/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with a short "i" sound in the first syllable and a voiceless "s" sound in the final syllable. The "ed" ending indicates that the action of hissing occurred in the past. This spelling and pronunciation rule applies to other verbs that end with a hissing sound, such as "missed" or "kissed."

HISSED Meaning and Definition

  1. Hissed is a verb that depicts the sharp, hissing sound produced by forcing air through a narrow opening with the intention to express disapproval, anger, or dismay. It is typically produced by humans and certain animals, particularly snakes, as a means of communication. The sound of hissing is characterized by a sibilant and prolonged "ss" or "sh" sound, often accompanied by a sudden expulsion of air.

    When someone hisses, it commonly indicates a strong negative reaction or a display of audible disdain. It can be a vocalization accompanied by the inhaling or exhaling of breath, as well as used in combination with whispered or spoken words to emphasize contempt, threat, or warning. Hissing can also be employed as a response to pain, shock, or fear.

    The connotation of hissing varies depending on the context and cultural interpretations. It is frequently associated with a wide range of emotions like anger, disapproval, aversion, and derision. Hissing may be employed as a non-verbal form of communication to express displeasure or to intimidate others. In nature, snakes often hiss as a warning signal before attacking or when they feel threatened.

    Overall, hissed refers to the act of producing a sharp and distinct hissing sound either vocally or by expelling air through a narrow opening, typically in response to negative emotions, as a warning, or to express disdain.

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Etymology of HISSED

The word "hissed" is derived from the Middle English word "hissen", which can be traced back to the Old English word "hyssan". This Old English term likely comes from the Old High German word "hizōn" meaning "to hiss" or "to make a hissing sound". Ultimately, the origins of the word "hissed" can be found in the Proto-Germanic word "*hīsijaną".

Similar spelling words for HISSED

Conjugate verb Hissed

CONDITIONAL

I would hiss
we would hiss
you would hiss
he/she/it would hiss
they would hiss

FUTURE

I will hiss
we will hiss
you will hiss
he/she/it will hiss
they will hiss

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hissed
we will have hissed
you will have hissed
he/she/it will have hissed
they will have hissed

PAST

I hissed
we hissed
you hissed
he/she/it hissed
they hissed

PAST PERFECT

I had hissed
we had hissed
you had hissed
he/she/it had hissed
they had hissed

PRESENT

I hiss
we hiss
you hiss
he/she/it hisses
they hiss

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hissed
we have hissed
you have hissed
he/she/it has hissed
they have hissed
I am hissing
we are hissing
you are hissing
he/she/it is hissing
they are hissing
I was hissing
we were hissing
you were hissing
he/she/it was hissing
they were hissing
I will be hissing
we will be hissing
you will be hissing
he/she/it will be hissing
they will be hissing
I have been hissing
we have been hissing
you have been hissing
he/she/it has been hissing
they have been hissing
I had been hissing
we had been hissing
you had been hissing
he/she/it had been hissing
they had been hissing
I will have been hissing
we will have been hissing
you will have been hissing
he/she/it will have been hissing
they will have been hissing
I would have hissed
we would have hissed
you would have hissed
he/she/it would have hissed
they would have hissed
I would be hissing
we would be hissing
you would be hissing
he/she/it would be hissing
they would be hissing
I would have been hissing
we would have been hissing
you would have been hissing
he/she/it would have been hissing
they would have been hissing

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