How Do You Spell FIZZ?

Pronunciation: [fˈɪz] (IPA)

The word "fizz" is spelled with two "z's" because the sound it makes is a voiced fricative consonant, meaning that it is produced by the vibration of the vocal cords and the forcing of air through a narrow opening in the mouth. In the International Phonetic Alphabet, this sound is represented by the symbol /z/. The doubled "z" spelling of "fizz" ensures that the reader or listener knows that the pronunciation of the word is the voiced fricative sound, rather than a different sound that might be represented by a single "z".

FIZZ Meaning and Definition

1. Fizz refers to the sound, effervescence, or bubbling produced by the rapid escape of gas from a liquid, typically carbonated beverages. This verb can also be used to describe the action of producing this sound or effervescence. Fizz is often associated with the release of carbon dioxide gas that has dissolved in a liquid, causing a reaction that results in the creation of bubbles.

   In a wider sense, fizz can refer to any drink that is carbonated and effervescent, such as soda, sparkling water, champagne, or other carbonated alcoholic beverages. It is characterized by its lively nature, which is attributed to the carbonation process that adds the desired "fizz" to the drink.

   As a noun, fizz is used to describe the sound, effervescence, or liveliness of a carbonated drink. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a burst of energy, enthusiasm, or excitement, often associated with a lively or effervescent personality.

   In colloquial usage, the term fizz can be extended beyond beverages to describe a fizzing noise or action in other contexts, such as the sound of air escaping from a tire or the noise made by certain electrical devices. Overall, fizz encompasses the notion of effervescence, bubbles, and a vibrant, lively quality, whether referring to sound, reaction, or the quality of a drink.

2. To make a hissing sound.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for FIZZ *

• fiz 100%

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Other Common Misspellings for FIZZ

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Etymology of FIZZ

The word fizz originated in the late 16th century, and its etymology is onomatopoeic in nature. It is derived from the sound made when effervescence occurs, such as the hiss and sizzle sound produced when a carbonated drink releases bubbles. This onomatopoeic representation of the sound is what gave rise to the term fizz.

Idioms with the word FIZZ

• fizz up

Similar spelling words for FIZZ

• fish,
• Fike,
• fica,
• FISA,
• Fice,
• figg,
• fiji,
• fuzz,
• Fisk,
• fix,
• FISC,
• fick,
• fig,
• fizzy.

Plural form of FIZZ is FIZZES

Conjugate verb Fizz

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have fizzed

you would have fizzed

he/she/it would have fizzed

we would have fizzed

they would have fizzed

I would have fizz

you would have fizz

he/she/it would have fizz

we would have fizz

they would have fizz

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been fizzing

you would have been fizzing

he/she/it would have been fizzing

we would have been fizzing

they would have been fizzing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would fizz

you would fizz

he/she/it would fizz

we would fizz

they would fizz

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be fizzing

you would be fizzing

he/she/it would be fizzing

we would be fizzing

they would be fizzing

FUTURE

I will fizz

you will fizz

he/she/it will fizz

we will fizz

they will fizz

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be fizzing

you will be fizzing

he/she/it will be fizzing

we will be fizzing

they will be fizzing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fizzed

you will have fizzed

he/she/it will have fizzed

we will have fizzed

they will have fizzed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been fizzing

you will have been fizzing

he/she/it will have been fizzing

we will have been fizzing

they will have been fizzing

IMPERATIVE

you fizz

we let´s fizz

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to fizz

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was fizzing

you were fizzing

he/she/it was fizzing

we were fizzing

they were fizzing

PAST PARTICIPLE

fizzed

PAST PERFECT

I had fizzed

you had fizzed

he/she/it had fizzed

we had fizzed

they had fizzed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been fizzing

you had been fizzing

he/she/it had been fizzing

we had been fizzing

they had been fizzing

PRESENT

I fizz

you fizz

he/she/it fizzes

we fizz

they fizz

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am fizzing

you are fizzing

he/she/it is fizzing

we are fizzing

they are fizzing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

fizzing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fizzed

you have fizzed

he/she/it has fizzed

we have fizzed

they have fizzed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been fizzing

you have been fizzing

he/she/it has been fizzing

we have been fizzing

they have been fizzing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it fizz

SIMPLE PAST

I fizzed

you fizzed

he/she/it fizzed

we fizzed

they fizzed