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