How to pronounce sizzler
Say it like SIZ-ler. Sizzler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIZ).
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US American/ˈsɪzlɚ/SIZ-ler
UK British/ˈsɪzlə/SIZ-luh
- SIZ
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sizzler 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sizzler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIZ-luh.
What does sizzler mean?
noun
- One who, or that which, sizzles.
- A person who is very sexually attractive.
- An Indian dish of meat and vegetables served sizzling on a hot plate.
Where does sizzler come from?
From sizzle + -er.
Questions about saying sizzler
How do you pronounce sizzler?
Say SIZ-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪzlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪzlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sizzler?
Sizzler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIZ). Broken into parts: SIZ · ler.
Is sizzler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɪzlə/ (SIZ-luh).