crack·le 
/ˈkrækəl/ verb
crack·les; crack·led; crack·ling /ˈkrækəl/ verb [no obj] : to make a series of short, sharp noises
▪ The logs crackled in the fire. ▪ The leaves crackled under our feet. ▪ a crackling fire — often used figuratively ▪ The air crackled [=sparkled] with excitement as we prepared for the festival.
▪ The logs crackled in the fire. ▪ The leaves crackled under our feet. ▪ a crackling fire — often used figuratively ▪ The air crackled [=sparkled] with excitement as we prepared for the festival.
— crackle noun, plural crackles [count]
▪ You could hear the crackle of distant gunfire.
▪ You could hear the crackle of distant gunfire.
