How Do You Spell SIZZLE?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪzə͡l] (IPA)

The word "sizzle" is pronounced /ˈsɪzəl/. The "s" sound at the beginning is followed by a short "i" sound, represented phonetically as /ɪ/, making the "si" sound in "sizzle". The double "z" in the middle of the word creates a buzzing or hissing sound, like a hot pan on the stove. The final "le" at the end of the word is pronounced with a schwa sound /ə/, which is a short, unstressed sound. In English, the spelling of a word can often be confusing, but the phonetic transcription helps to clarify the pronunciation.

SIZZLE Meaning and Definition

1. The term "sizzle" is commonly used as a verb and a noun, referring to distinct concepts related to an audible or visual effect involving heat or excitement. As a verb, "sizzle" describes the process of something heating up and emitting a hissing or crackling noise, typically due to contact with a hot surface or being exposed to high temperatures. This can occur when food is cooked on a stove, for example, the sound of steak sizzling in a hot pan. Additionally, "sizzle" is figuratively used to denote an exciting or attention-grabbing quality that captures interest, often linked to advertising or marketing. The term implies a sense of being dynamic, compelling, or creating a buzz, similar to the sound and visual effect of something simmering or bursting with activity.

   As a noun, "sizzle" refers to the act or sound of something sizzling, signifying a high-pitched hiss or crackle produced when heat is applied. It emphasizes the auditory sensation associated with cooking or other situations where heat is involved. Moreover, when used abstractly, "sizzle" can describe the thrill, excitement, or appeal generated by an event, situation, or individual. It represents a captivating quality that is particularly attractive or successful. Whether used as a verb or a noun, "sizzle" conveys a sense of heat, activity, and attention-grabbing allure.

2. A hissing sound.

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

Common Misspellings for SIZZLE

• dizzle
• sinile
• sille
• sizzor
• sizure
• sizwe
• sizzlin
• sigle
• sizze
• sinnle
• hazzle
• siize
• sizzel
• sicle
• sizee
• siscle
• chizzle
• sisle
• sizabe
• swizzile
• sircle
• sizeble
• sizzeled
• buzzle
• pizzle
• bizzle
• sizle
• syzzle
• soszle
• sozzke
• sizile
• Cirzzle
• siefle
• dizle
• Sizzzel
• sizyge
• jizze
• sizzur

Etymology of SIZZLE

The word "sizzle" is believed to be onomatopoeic in nature, meaning that it imitates or suggests the sound it describes. It is derived from the hissing or crackling sound that occurs when something hot and moist comes into contact with heat, such as when water droplets fall on a hot pan or when meat is cooked on a grill. The term originated in the English language in the early 17th century.

Idioms with the word SIZZLE

• all sizzle and no steak The idiom "all sizzle and no steak" is used to describe something or someone that appears exciting, impressive, or promising on the surface but fails to deliver any substantial or meaningful results, achievements, or substance in reality. It implies that there is a lot of hype, enthusiasm, or anticipation surrounding the subject, but it ultimately falls short or lacks substance.
• sizzle a wild card word for words beginning with

Similar spelling words for SIZZLE

• CISIL,
• social-political,
• XSL,
• social-liberal,
• saucily,
• Cecelia,
• SASOL,
• sesil,
• susilo,
• Siseel,
• Sicillia,
• anti-social,
• Secelia,
• social-services,
• Sasilia,
• social-ecological,
• Cicilia,
• Scissile,
• Cecyl,
• soesilo,
• Scissil,
• Sozzle,
• Cescily,
• Cecily,
• Sessaley,
• Cecylia,
• Czeslaw,
• Sessile-eyed,
• Sisel,
• social-graces,
• saslaw,
• Sessilly,
• swizzle,
• Ceciley,
• social-studies,
• anti-socially,
• Sisiliya,
• personal/social,
• social-policy,
• Cecilie,
• social-disease,
• Cecil,
• social-life,
• sickle,
• social-welfare,
• social-democrats,
• Zizel,
• Sissela,
• Sasilie,
• zizola,
• sesill,
• Sacilia,
• Cecyle,
• zwiesel,
• sisal,
• social-work,
• social-emotional,
• ZSL,
• saslow,
• SCIZZL,
• Ceceilia,
• social-networking,
• Cecilee,
• sessilia,
• Sacella,
• sigel,
• SASL,
• Cecille,
• social-structural,
• social-chauvinist,
• Sesseelya,
• un-social,
• Ceceli,
• zoecial,
• Cecilla,
• Cecilea,
• Cecile,
• zeisel,
• Scissel,
• cissell,
• social-democracy,
• sausal,
• social-climber,
• social-support,
• Cesilie,
• sizzla,
• social-engineering,
• Cicelie,
• sicilia,
• xcel,
• non-social,
• sessile,
• Sizel,
• social/emotional,
• socially,
• zezel,
• sisulu,
• Sicili,
• social-scientific,
• Ceciel,
• Cicily,
• Sisile,
• social-insurance,
• social-service,
• Sesilia,
• sizewell,
• social-security,
• cecill-b,
• zaslaw,
• zuzul,
• Ceceley,
• social-economic,
• personal-social,
• Cecely,
• social-science,
• pro-social,
• psycho-social,
• social-democrat,
• soziale,
• sociale,
• siuslaw,
• social-movement,
• suseela,
• social-class,
• sacile,
• social-environmental,
• sazali,
• Cicilie,
• XZL,
• social-psychological,
• Cecilio,
• sissle,
• XSIL,
• sozal,
• sauzal,
• social-historical,
• zaslow,
• social-media,
• Cicely,
• social-democratic,
• sisala,
• sicily,
• sassily,
• Sissel,
• zazzle,
• social-cognitive,
• Cescelie,
• seseli,
• social,
• social/political,
• social-darwinism,
• XSL-FO,
• Cecilia,
• social-justice,
• social/cultural,
• Siegle,
• Cecillia,
• social-climbing,
• Suzelle,
• Cecila,
• Sicilly,
• Sisely,
• xs4all,
• Siselya,
• Sessily,
• pseudo-sessile,
• social-cultural.

Plural form of SIZZLE is SIZZLES

Conjugate verb Sizzle

CONDITIONAL

I would sizzle

you would sizzle

he/she/it would sizzle

we would sizzle

they would sizzle

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be sizzling

you would be sizzling

he/she/it would be sizzling

we would be sizzling

they would be sizzling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sizzle

you would have sizzle

he/she/it would have sizzle

we would have sizzle

they would have sizzle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been sizzling

you would have been sizzling

he/she/it would have been sizzling

we would have been sizzling

they would have been sizzling

FUTURE

I will sizzle

you will sizzle

he/she/it will sizzle

we will sizzle

they will sizzle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sizzling

you will be sizzling

he/she/it will be sizzling

we will be sizzling

they will be sizzling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sizzled

you will have sizzled

he/she/it will have sizzled

we will have sizzled

they will have sizzled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been sizzling

you will have been sizzling

he/she/it will have been sizzling

we will have been sizzling

they will have been sizzling

IMPERATIVE

you sizzle

we let´s sizzle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sizzle

PAST

I sizzled

you sizzled

he/she/it sizzled

we sizzled

they sizzled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sizzling

you were sizzling

he/she/it was sizzling

we were sizzling

they were sizzling

PAST PARTICIPLE

sizzled

PAST PERFECT

I had sizzled

you had sizzled

he/she/it had sizzled

we had sizzled

they had sizzled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been sizzling

you had been sizzling

he/she/it had been sizzling

we had been sizzling

they had been sizzling

PRESENT

I sizzle

you sizzle

he/she/it sizzles

we sizzle

they sizzle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sizzling

you are sizzling

he/she/it is sizzling

we are sizzling

they are sizzling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sizzling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sizzled

you have sizzled

he/she/it has sizzled

we have sizzled

they have sizzled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been sizzling

you have been sizzling

he/she/it has been sizzling

we have been sizzling

they have been sizzling

I would have sizzled

we would have sizzled

you would have sizzled

he/she/it would have sizzled

they would have sizzled