1noun
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
“the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience”
01 Word definition
hissing
7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants
Is HISSING a word?
Yes. HISSING is a 7-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
H-I-S-S-I-N-GHow do you spell HISSING?
HISSING contains 7 letters, begins with H, and ends with G.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗hisshushingfizzlesibilation
02 Letter breakdown
How is HISSING spelled?
H1I2S3S4I5N6G7
03 Word-game status
Can you play HISSING?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
Words With Friends
Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About HISSING.
How do you spell HISSING?
HISSING is spelled H-I-S-S-I-N-G. It contains 7 letters.