How to pronounce fishhead
Say it like FISH-hed. Fishhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɪʃhɛd/FISH-hed
UK British/ˈfɪʃhɛd/FISH-hed
- FISH
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fishhead 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.
- hedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fishhead
American and British speakers say fishhead in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪʃhɛd/ in the US and /ˈfɪʃhɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FISH-hed.
What does fishhead mean?
noun
- The head of a fish.
- A member of a navy; a sailor; a fisherman.
Where does fishhead come from?
From fish + head.
Questions about saying fishhead
How do you pronounce fishhead?
Say FISH-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fishhead?
Fishhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · hed.
Do Americans and Brits say fishhead the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪʃhɛd/ and the British form is /ˈfɪʃhɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.