How to pronounce angelfish
Say it like AYN-jul-fish. Angelfish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYN).
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- AYN
- jul
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angelfish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- julKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of angelfish
American and British speakers say angelfish in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪndʒəlˌfɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈeɪndʒəlˌfɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYN-jul-fish.
What does angelfish mean?
- Any member of the genus Pterophyllum of freshwater, tropical cichlids.
- Any marine fish of the family Pomacanthidae, common on shallow tropical reefs.
- Atlantic pomfret (Brama brama).
Where does angelfish come from?
From angel + fish; so called for its wing-like pectoral fins.
Questions about saying angelfish
How do you pronounce angelfish?
Say AYN-jul-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪndʒəlˌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈeɪndʒəlˌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angelfish?
Angelfish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYN). Broken into parts: AYN · jul · fish.
Do Americans and Brits say angelfish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪndʒəlˌfɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈeɪndʒəlˌfɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.