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fizzle

The correct spelling is fizzle.

How to pronounce fizzle

/ˈfɪzəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈfɪzəl/

Say it like: Fiz-zle

The correct spelling is fizzle. A spluttering or hissing sound. For example: "The soda fizzled for several minutes after it was poured."

Usage Examples

The soda fizzled for several minutes after it was poured.

The entire project fizzled after the founder quit.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A spluttering or hissing sound.
  2. 2.Failure of a nuclear bomb to meet its expected yield during testing.
  3. 3.An abortive effort; a flop or dud.
  4. 4.A state of agitation or worry.

verb

  1. 1.To sputter or hiss.
  2. 2.To decay or die off to nothing; to burn out; to end less successfully than previously hoped.

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