How to pronounce sizzling
Say it like SIZ-uh-ling. Sizzling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIZ).
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- SIZ
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sizzling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sizzling
American and British speakers say sizzling in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪzəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsɪzəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIZ-uh-ling.
What does sizzling mean?
- present participle and gerund of sizzle How to pronounce sizzle
- Hot enough to make a hissing sound.
- Brought to the table in the metal dish it has been cooked in, making such a sound.
- Exciting and intensely emotional or sexual.
- Such a hissing sound.
Words that rhyme with sizzling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sizzling.
Questions about saying sizzling
How do you pronounce sizzling?
Say SIZ-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪzəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪzəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sizzling?
Sizzling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIZ). Broken into parts: SIZ · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say sizzling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪzəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪzəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.