How to pronounce deafish
Say it like DEF-ish. Deafish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEF).
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- DEF
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deafish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deafish
American and British speakers say deafish in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛfɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈdɛfɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEF-ish.
What does deafish mean?
- Somewhat deaf.
Where does deafish come from?
From deaf + -ish.
Questions about saying deafish
How do you pronounce deafish?
Say DEF-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deafish?
Deafish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEF). Broken into parts: DEF · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say deafish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛfɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈdɛfɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.