How to pronounce fattish
Say it like FAT-ish. Fattish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAT).
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- FAT
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fattish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fattish
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FAT-ish.
What does fattish mean?
- Somewhat fat
Where does fattish come from?
From Middle English fattisshe, fattyssh; equivalent to fat + -ish.
Questions about saying fattish
How do you pronounce fattish?
Say FAT-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈfætɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈfætɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fattish?
Fattish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAT). Broken into parts: FAT · ish.
Is fattish 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 /ˈfætɪʃ/ (FAT-ish).