How to pronounce cuttlefish
Say it like KUHT-ul-fish. Cuttlefish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkʌtəlˌfɪʃ/KUHT-ul-fish
UK British/ˈkʌtəlˌfɪʃ/KUHT-ul-fish
- KUHT
- ul
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuttlefish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep 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 cuttlefish
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KUHT-ul-fish.
What does cuttlefish mean?
noun
- Any squid-like cephalopods (marine mollusks) of the order Sepiida that have eight arms, two retractable tentacles, and a calcareous internal shell, and can eject a dark ink when threatened.
Where does cuttlefish come from?
From cuttle + fish.
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Questions about saying cuttlefish
How do you pronounce cuttlefish?
Say KUHT-ul-fish. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌtəlˌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌtəlˌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuttlefish?
Cuttlefish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHT). Broken into parts: KUHT · ul · fish.
Is cuttlefish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkʌtəlˌfɪʃ/ (KUHT-ul-fish).