How to pronounce fishbowl
Say it like FISH-bohl. Fishbowl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
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US American/ˈfɪʃˌboʊl/FISH-bohl
UK British/ˈfɪʃˌbəʊl/FISH-bohl
- FISH
- bohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fishbowl 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.
- bohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of fishbowl
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FISH-bohl.
What does fishbowl mean?
noun
- Alternative form of fish bowl.
Where does fishbowl come from?
From fish + bowl.
Questions about saying fishbowl
How do you pronounce fishbowl?
Say FISH-bohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃˌboʊl/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃˌbəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fishbowl?
Fishbowl has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · bohl.
Is fishbowl 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 /ˈfɪʃˌbəʊl/ (FISH-bohl).