How to pronounce brokefish
Say it like BROHK-fish. Brokefish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROHK).
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- BROHK
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brokefish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brokefish
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BROHK-fish.
What does brokefish mean?
- To subject to brokefishing.
Where does brokefish come from?
Coined simultaneously by the same author in the same article coining brokefishing.
Questions about saying brokefish
How do you pronounce brokefish?
Say BROHK-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈbroʊkfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbrəʊkfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brokefish?
Brokefish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROHK). Broken into parts: BROHK · fish.
Is brokefish 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 /ˈbrəʊkfɪʃ/ (BROHK-fish).