How to pronounce bottomfish
Say it like BOT-um-fish. Bottomfish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT).
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- BOT
- um
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bottomfish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- umKeep 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 bottomfish
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BOT-um-fish.
What does bottomfish mean?
- Any fish that lives on or near the seabed
Questions about saying bottomfish
How do you pronounce bottomfish?
Say BOT-um-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑtəmˌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒtəmˌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bottomfish?
Bottomfish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOT). Broken into parts: BOT · um · fish.
Is bottomfish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒtəmˌfɪʃ/ (BOT-um-fish).