How Do You Spell HISSES?

Pronunciation: [hˈɪsɪz] (IPA)

The word "hisses" is spelled with a double "s", which represents the distinct hissing sound pronounced during its enunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word can be represented as /ˈhɪsəz/. The first syllable is pronounced with an "ih" vowel sound, followed by a voiceless "s" sound, and the final syllable is pronounced with a voiced "z" sound. The spelling of "hisses" effectively captures the dominant auditory features of the word, conveying its meaning audibly to the reader or listener.

HISSES Meaning and Definition

  1. Hisses, as a noun, refers to the plural form of the word "hiss." A hiss is a sound made by a living being, typically a snake, as a form of communication or defense mechanism. The sound is produced by forcing air through a small opening, resulting in a sharp, sibilant noise that resembles the letter "s."

    In a specific sense, "hisses" can also refer to the plural form of the verb "hiss," which is the action of making a hissing sound. It is a nonverbal expression that signifies disapproval, anger, or derision. Humans can also hiss, though it is less common and usually done to imitate animal sounds or as an artistic expression.

    Hisses can be metaphorically used to represent negative feedback or harsh criticism, often expressed with strong disapproval or scorn. This connotation is frequently associated with an audience's reaction to a poorly received performance or speech.

    Additionally, in the realm of audio technology, "hisses" might denote unwanted noise or interference that results in a "hissing" sound. This can occur, for example, when there is improper grounding, electrical interference, or poor quality equipment. In such cases, eliminating these hisses becomes essential to achieve a clear and high-quality audio output.

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Etymology of HISSES

The word hisses is derived from the Middle English word hisse or hyse, which is believed to have originated from the Old English word hyscan. The Old English word hyscan meant to jeer, to scorn, or to demonstrate disapproval by making a hissing sound. The word eventually evolved into hisses, which refers to the plural form of the noun hiss.

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Conjugate verb Hisses

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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