What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fizz
Example
The soda can fizzed as I opened it. [fizz: verb]
Example
I love the fizzy feeling of carbonated water. [fizzy: adjective]
hiss
Example
The snake hissed at me as I approached. [hiss: verb]
Example
The steam hissed out of the kettle as it boiled. [hiss: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hiss is more commonly used than fizz in everyday language due to its versatility and ability to describe a wider range of sounds and situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fizz and hiss?
Neither fizz nor hiss are particularly formal or informal, and both can be used in a variety of contexts.
