How to pronounce sizzle
Say it like SIZ-ul. Sizzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIZ).
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- SIZ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sizzle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIZSay 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 sizzle
American and British speakers say sizzle in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪzəl/ in the US and /ˈsɪzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIZ-ul.
What does sizzle mean?
- To make the sound of water boiling on a hot surface.“The sausages were sizzling on the barbecue.”
- To cook (something) in a manner which causes that sound.“I sizzled the bacon for a few minutes in the pan.”
- To be exciting or dazzling.“The song sizzled with energy.”
- The sound of water boiling on a hot surface.“We heard the sizzle of the onions hitting the pan.”
- The process of being cooked which involves that sound.“Give them a sizzle for a few more minutes before serving.”
- Zing, zip, or pizazz; excitement.“Her performance had a lot of sizzle.”
Where does sizzle come from?
Probably a derivative of Middle English sissen (“to hiss; buzz; hum”), equivalent to siss + -le (frequentative suffix); Ultimately imitative.
Words that rhyme with sizzle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sizzle.
Questions about saying sizzle
How do you pronounce sizzle?
Say SIZ-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪzəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɪzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sizzle?
Sizzle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIZ). Broken into parts: SIZ · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say sizzle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪzəl/ and the British form is /ˈsɪzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.