Hiss

4 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A sharp sibilant sound, like that of a snake.

“The cat gave a loud hiss when the dog came too close.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/hɪs/

Related Words

Synonyms

hissinghushingfizzlesibilationboohootraspberryrazzing

Antonyms

applaud

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Hiss" repeats a letter (3 unique of 4), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Hiss" is worth 7 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Hiss

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “hiss” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

diss hies hins hips hish hisn hist hits hoss huss kiss miss

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “hiss”.

hisis hissy hists shies shims shins ships shish shisn shist shivs shris sighs sikhs sinhs slish sushi swish whiss

Longer words starting with Hiss

Words that begin with “hiss”.

hissy

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