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01 Word definition

hiss

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is HISS a word?

Yes. HISS is a 4-letter noun. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell HISS?

H-I-S-S

HISS contains 4 letters, begins with H, and ends with S.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

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

2noun

  1. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

Synonyms
hissinghushingfizzlesibilationboohootBronx cheerraspberryrazzingrazz
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends6points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is HISS spelled?

H1I2S3S4
Starts withHISFirst 3 letters
Ends withISSLast 3 letters
Unique letters3Repeats S
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →4-letter words →Words starting with HIS →Words ending in ISS →Words made from HISS →Words with H →Words with I →Words with S →

03 Word-game status

Can you play HISS?

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Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Related words

More words to explore.

hies7 ptshims9 ptshins7 ptships9 ptshish10 ptshisn7 ptshist7 ptshits7 ptsdiss5 ptshass7 ptshick13 ptshide8 pts

FAQ Quick answers

About HISS.

How do you spell HISS?

HISS is spelled H-I-S-S. It contains 4 letters.