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The word "hiss" originates from Middle English and is believed to come from imitating the sound of air or steam escaping from a small opening. It has been used since the 14th century to describe the noise made by snakes, steam engines, or angry people.
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Make a sentence with a word hiss?
'Hiss' is an onomatopoeia, often describing the sound of air escaping.The snake made a loud hiss and raised up it's head, ready to strike.First a pop, then a sharp hiss, 'NO!' he exclaimed, 'Not another flat tyre!'The cat made a hiss when we entered the room.The oil in the frying pan began to crackle and hiss, so we knew it was time to add the bacon.
How do you spell onomonapeia?
The correct spelling is "onomatopoeia." It refers to a word that imitates the sound it represents, such as "buzz" or "hiss."
Which word did not originate in France?
The word "hamburger" did not originate in France. It is derived from the German city of Hamburg.
What is the last sound in this word metropolis?
Meh-Tro-Poh-L-Iss (as in Hiss)
What is the noun form of the word originate?
The noun forms for the verb to originate are originator, one who originates, and origination. Origin is another noun form.
What is the plural word for hiss?
The plural of hiss is hisses, but it a word generally used as a verb rather than a noun.
What is an eight letter word for hiss?
sibilate
Where did the word hiss come from?
from a sound of a snake
What is 4 letter word for whisper angrily?
Hiss.
Make a sentence with a word hiss?
'Hiss' is an onomatopoeia, often describing the sound of air escaping.The snake made a loud hiss and raised up it's head, ready to strike.First a pop, then a sharp hiss, 'NO!' he exclaimed, 'Not another flat tyre!'The cat made a hiss when we entered the room.The oil in the frying pan began to crackle and hiss, so we knew it was time to add the bacon.
Can someone unscramble a HP word - hissandgarbveend?
hiss and behave grand
Where does the word thank you originate?
Where does Thank you originate?
Does the word bolshy originate from the bolsheviks?
Yes, the word "bolshy" does originate from the "bolsheviks".
What is the difference with the vowel in the word history as opposed to historical?
The word Historical has 4 syllables, not 2 or 3 (HISS-tree, HISS-tuh-ree). The O in history is either silent or a schwa (unstressed), whereas in historical it is stressed, so has an OR/AW sound (hiss-TOR-ih-kul).
What is the definition for onomatopeia?
Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the sound it represents. It is commonly used in literature to create vivid imagery and engage the reader's senses. Examples include words like "buzz," "clang," and "moo."
Where did the word suds originate from?
The word 'suds' is believed to originate from the Middle Dutch word: sudse, meaning bog.
What man was convicted of espionage?
alger hiss
