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How to pronounce “psst

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Pronunciation guide for psst

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of psst with real speech in context.
Available examples
6 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Did you hear the one about the Iranian-American?I was walking by. The guy goes, "Psst! Habibi, my friend."
Definition summary
(onomatopoeia) Implies that the speaker is sending secret or whispered information to another person.

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How to pronounce psst

Did you hear the one about the Iranian-American?

I was walking by. The guy goes, "Psst! Habibi, my friend."

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “psst

Meaning

  • [Interjection]
  • (onomatopoeia) Implies that the speaker is sending secret or whispered information to another person.
  • [Verb]
  • (informal) To say psst, to get someone's attention or to communicate with them.

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