How to pronounce fiendish
Say it like FEEN-dish. Fiendish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEEN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce fiendish. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FEEN
- dish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiendish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fiendish
American and British speakers say fiendish in essentially the same way: /ˈfindɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈfiːndɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEEN-dish.
What does fiendish mean?
- Sinister; evil; like a fiend.“The detective was puzzled by the fiendish plot to steal the diamonds.”
- Very difficult.“The exam was filled with fiendish questions that made no sense.”
Where does fiendish come from?
From fiend + -ish.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying fiendish
How do you pronounce fiendish?
Say FEEN-dish. The American pronunciation is /ˈfindɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈfiːndɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiendish?
Fiendish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEEN). Broken into parts: FEEN · dish.
Do Americans and Brits say fiendish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfindɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈfiːndɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.