How to pronounce fishcake
Say it like FISH-kayk. Fishcake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
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- FISH
- kayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fishcake 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.
- kaykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fishcake
American and British speakers say fishcake in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪʃˌkeɪk/ in the US and /ˈfɪʃˌkeɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FISH-kayk.
What does fishcake mean?
- A mixture of flaked fish, mashed potato or another starch, and seasoning, made into a patty and shallow fried.
Where does fishcake come from?
From fish + cake.
Questions about saying fishcake
How do you pronounce fishcake?
Say FISH-kayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃˌkeɪk/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃˌkeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fishcake?
Fishcake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · kayk.
Do Americans and Brits say fishcake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪʃˌkeɪk/ and the British form is /ˈfɪʃˌkeɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.