How to pronounce blowfish
Say it like BLOH-fish. Blowfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH).
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- BLOH
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blowfish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blowfish
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BLOH-fish.
What does blowfish mean?
- Any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe several times their normal size by swallowing water or air when threatened.
- A delicacy popular in Japan, consisting of the fish served raw as sushi or perhaps fried. It may, if improperly prepared, contain considerably deadly levels of neurotoxins.
Where does blowfish come from?
From blow + fish.
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Questions about saying blowfish
How do you pronounce blowfish?
Say BLOH-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈbloʊˌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbləʊˌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blowfish?
Blowfish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH). Broken into parts: BLOH · fish.
Is blowfish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbləʊˌfɪʃ/ (BLOH-fish).