How to Pronounce Sizzle

To pronounce "sizzle", say SIZZL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪzəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɪzəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sizzle”

"sizzle" has 2 syllables: sizzl-e. It rhymes with drizzle and grizzle, if that helps it stick.

What does sizzle mean?

noun

  1. The sound of water hitting a hot surface

    “We heard the sizzle of the onions hitting the pan.”

  2. Zing, zip, or pizazz; excitement.

    “Her performance had a lot of sizzle.”

verb

  1. To make the sound of water hitting a hot surface.
  2. To be exciting or dazzling.

    “The song sizzled with energy.”

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Words that rhyme with sizzle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

drizzlegrizzlefizzlechiselbizzellfrizellfrizzellgrizzell

Related words

sizzzizzlefizzsplishsissfizzlecracklewallop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sizzle"?▾

"Sizzle" has 2 syllables: sizzl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sizzle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sizzle" is /ˈsɪzəl/.

What does "sizzle" mean?▾

Sizzle: The sound of water hitting a hot surface

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