How to pronounce fizzle
Say it like FIZ-ul. Fizzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIZ).
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- FIZ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fizzle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fizzle
American and British speakers say fizzle in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪzəl/ in the US and /ˈfɪzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIZ-ul.
What does fizzle mean?
- To sputter or hiss.“The soda fizzled for several minutes after it was poured.”
- To decay or die off to nothing; to burn out; to end less successfully than previously hoped.“The entire project fizzled after the founder quit.”
- To fail to generate the expected yield when exploded during testing.“The shot fizzled, generating only 200 tons rather than the 30 kilotons they were aiming for.”
- A spluttering or hissing sound.
- Failure of an exploding nuclear bomb to meet its expected yield during testing.
- An abortive effort; a flop or dud.
Where does fizzle come from?
It could also come from old Norse: "fise" simply means "blow," like in "blow in the wind." A weather-exposed community in Rogaland, Norway, is called Fister.
Words that rhyme with fizzle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fizzle.
Questions about saying fizzle
How do you pronounce fizzle?
Say FIZ-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪzəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɪzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fizzle?
Fizzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIZ). Broken into parts: FIZ · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say fizzle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪzəl/ and the British form is /ˈfɪzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.