How to pronounce fishery
Say it like FISH-uh-ree. Fishery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
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- FISH
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fishery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fishery
American and British speakers say fishery in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪʃəri/ in the US and /ˈfɪʃəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FISH-uh-ree.
What does fishery mean?
- Fishing: the catching, processing and marketing of fish or other seafood.
- A place where fish or other seafood are caught: a fishing ground (for example, a territorial one).
- A place where fish or other seafood are raised: a fish farm.
Where does fishery come from?
From fish + -ery.
Questions about saying fishery
How do you pronounce fishery?
Say FISH-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃəri/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fishery?
Fishery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say fishery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪʃəri/ and the British form is /ˈfɪʃəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.