How to pronounce fetish
Say it like FET-ish. Fetish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce fetish. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FET
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fetish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FETSay 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 fetish
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FET-ish.
What does fetish mean?
- a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body“common male fetishes are breasts, legs, hair, shoes, and underwear”
- a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
- excessive or irrational devotion to some activity“made a fetish of cleanliness”
Where does fetish come from?
Borrowed from French fétiche, from Portuguese feitiço, from Latin factīcius (“artificial”).
Questions about saying fetish
How do you pronounce fetish?
Say FET-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛtɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈfɛtɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fetish?
Fetish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FET). Broken into parts: FET · ish.
Is fetish 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 /ˈfɛtɪʃ/ (FET-ish).