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How to say: hissing

Spelling: Hissing Syllables  hissing
US accent
/hˈɪsɪŋ/
UK accent
/hˈɪsɪŋ/
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Definition

Definition — a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

e.g. “the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience”

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