How to pronounce fishboat
Say it like FISH-boht. Fishboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
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- FISH
- boht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fishboat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bohtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of fishboat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FISH-boht.
What does fishboat mean?
- A fishing boat.
Where does fishboat come from?
From Middle English fisshebate; equivalent to fish + boat.
Questions about saying fishboat
How do you pronounce fishboat?
Say FISH-boht. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃboʊt/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃbəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fishboat?
Fishboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · boht.
Is fishboat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfɪʃbəʊt/ (FISH-boht).