How to pronounce anglerfish
Say it like ANG-gler-fish. Anglerfish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- gler
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anglerfish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- glerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- fishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anglerfish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ANG-gluh-fish.
What does anglerfish mean?
- Any fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes, which have an outgrowth they wiggle to lure and catch their prey.
Where does anglerfish come from?
From angler + fish.
Questions about saying anglerfish
How do you pronounce anglerfish?
Say ANG-gler-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋɡlɚˌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anglerfish?
Anglerfish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · gler · fish.
Is anglerfish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ/ (ANG-gluh-fish).