How to pronounce fisher
Say it like FISH-er. Fisher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
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- FISH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fisher 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fisher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FISH-uh.
What does fisher mean?
- someone whose occupation is catching fish
- large dark brown North American arboreal carnivorous mammal
Where does fisher come from?
From Middle English fischer, fischare, from Old English fisċere (“fisher”), from Proto-Germanic *fiskārijaz (“fisher”), equivalent to fish + -er.
Words that rhyme with fisher
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Words that sound like fisher
Questions about saying fisher
How do you pronounce fisher?
Say FISH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fisher?
Fisher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · er.
Is fisher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɪʃə/ (FISH-uh).
What words sound the same as fisher?
Fisher sounds the same as fissure in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.