What is another word for crepitate?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈɛpɪtˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Crepitate is a word that refers to the sound something makes when it crackles or pops. It can be used to describe the sound of a fire crackling, food cooking, or even furniture creaking. A few synonyms for crepitate include pop, crackle, hiss, snap, and sizzle. These words are often used in place of crepitate to describe the same sound. For example, you might hear the popcorn pop in the microwave, the fire crackle in the fireplace, or the bacon sizzle on the stove. While each word has a slightly different connotation, they are all useful for describing the same sound of things making noise.
